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

When prosperity comes, do not use all of it.

The heart has its reasons which reason knows not.

Appearances often are deceiving.

Yesterday is but today's memory and tomorrow is today's dream.

Don't compromise yourself. You are all you've got.

I have already joined myself in marriage to a husband, namely the kingdom of England.

Desire is poverty. Desire is the greatest impurity of the mind. Desire is the motive force for action. Desire in the mind is the real impurity. Even a spark of desire is a very great evil.

Nobody made a greater mistake than he who did nothing because he could do only a little.

True knowledge lies in knowing how to live.

Experience is the only prophecy of wise men.

I don't know, I don't care, and it doesn't make any difference.

The boundaries which divide Life from Death are at best shadowy and vague. Who shall say where the one ends, and where the other begins?

Creativity is the greatest rebellion in existence.

It's not a question of learning much.On the contrary.It's a question of UNLEARNING much.

No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.

Your inner world has its own taste, has its own fragrance, has its own light. And it is utterly silent.

Do not reveal what you have thought upon doing, but by wise council keep it secret being determined to carry it into execution.

Act enthusiastic and you will be enthusiastic

No one cares how much you know, until they know how much you care

It is divinity that shapes, not only your ends, but also your acts, your words and thoughts.