Sometimes one creates a dynamic impression by saying something, and sometimes one creates as significant an impression by remaining silent.

Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance.

Experience is the only prophecy of wise men.

When prosperity comes, do not use all of it.

To do great things is difficult, but to command great things is more difficult.

Be curious, not judgmental.

Having a great intellect is no path to being happy.

I wanted to change the world. But I have found that the only thing one can be sure of changing is oneself.

Every intelligent individual wants to know what makes him tick, and yet is at once fascinated and frustrated by the fact that oneself is the most difficult of all things to know.

Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness for they shall be satisfied.

Be sure you put your feet in the right place, then stand firm.

In the midst of movement and chaos, keep stillness inside of you.

Why fit in when you were born to stand out?

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

Each problem that I solved became a rule which served afterwards to solve other problems.

Chaos is a name for any order that produces confusion in our minds.

And no one will listen to us until we listen to ourselves.

The object of the superior man is truth.

Whatever it is you're seeking won't come in the form you're expecting.

Good advice is always certain to be ignored, but that's no reason not to give it.

You have heard that it was said, 'Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.' But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.