We seldom realize, for example that our most private thoughts and emotions are not actually our own. For we think in terms of languages and images which we did not invent, but which were given to us by our society.

It is better to be looked over than overlooked.

The ultimate authority must always rest with the individual's own reason and critical analysis.

If you don't like someone's story, write your own.

Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom.

Only idiots refuse to change their minds.

If you don't stand for something you will fall for anything.

It is hard to fight desire; but to control it is the sign of a reasonable man.

No man has any natural authority over his fellow men.

My meditation is simple. It does not require any complex practices. It is simple. It is singing. It is dancing. It is sitting silently.

Energy may be likened to the bending of a crossbow; decision,to the releasing of a trigger.

A wise man can learn more from a foolish question than a fool can learn from a wise answer.

The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today.

Having a great intellect is no path to being happy.

Respect yourself if you would have others respect you.

The cure for pain is in the pain.

Do not deny the classical approach, simply as a reaction, or you will have created another pattern and trapped yourself there.

For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone.

To be one, to be united is a great thing. But to respect the right to be different is maybe even greater.

If you are a parent, open doors to unknown directions to the child so he can explore. Don't make him afraid of the unknown,give him support.

Jealousy is the tribute mediocrity pays to genius.