The pendulum of the mind oscillates between sense and nonsense, not between right and wrong.
As our case is new, we must think and act anew.
The ultimate authority must always rest with the individual's own reason and critical analysis.
Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.
To kill an error is as good a service as, and sometimes even better than, the establishing of a new truth or fact
Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance.
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.
We never see ourselves as others see us.
So whenever a Western seeker reaches to an understanding that ego is the problem, he can easily dissolve it, more easily than any Eastern seeker.
We may encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated.
A scholar who cherishes the love of comfort is not fit to be deemed a scholar.
My meditation is simple. It does not require any complex practices. It is simple. It is singing. It is dancing. It is sitting silently.
When prosperity comes, do not use all of it.
Immoderate desire is the mark of a child, not a man.
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.
Experience is the only prophecy of wise men.
There are two educations. One should teach us how to make a living and the other how to live.
Choose rather to be strong of soul than strong of body.
Nothing is more intolerable than to have to admit to yourself your own errors.
Having a great intellect is no path to being happy.
Intellectuals solve problems, geniuses prevent them.