One never notices what has been done; one can only see what remains to be done.

It is neither good nor bad, but thinking makes it so.

Time flies over us, but leaves its shadow behind.

In the East, all the religions preach egolessness. So in the East, everybody is against the ego from the very beginning.

The wound is the place where the Light enters you.

A perfection of means, and confusion of aims, seems to be our main problem.

The oldest, shortest words- 'yes' and 'no'- are those which require the most thought.

Talent is God given. Be humble. Fame is man-given. Be grateful. Conceit is self-given. Be careful.

There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self.

I think, therefore I am.

Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.

What you're thinking is what you're becoming.

It is not enough to have a good mind; the main thing is to use it well.

To live is not merely to breathe; it is to act; it is to make use of our organs, senses, faculties - of all those parts of ourselves which give us the feeling of existence

In order to change the world, you have to get your head together first

At the center of your being you have the answer; you know who you are and you know what you want.

Wisdom... comes not from age, but from education and learning.

Just remember, once you're over the hill you begin to pick up speed.

Convictions are more dangerous enemies of truth than lies.

The greatest of wealth is the richness of the soul.

Nothing is as easy as it looks.