Music is the divine way to tell beautiful, poetic things to the heart.

It is not a lack of love, but a lack of friendship that makes unhappy marriages.

Do what you feel in your heart to be right – for you’ll be criticized anyway.

A person can succeed at almost anything for which they have unlimited enthusiasm.

True intelligence operates silently. Stillness is where creativity and solutions to problems are found.

A problem is nothing more than an opportunity to adapt our thoughts to reality.

Life is available only in the present moment.

If you want to be happy, do not dwell in the past, do not worry about the future, focus on living fully in the present.

Darkness cannot drive out darkness;
only light can do that.

Hate cannot drive out hate;
only love can do that.

The most valuable possession you can own is an open heart. The most powerful weapon you can be is an instrument of peace.

It is our attitude at the beginning of a difficult task which, more than anything else, will affect its successful outcome.

Sometimes adversity is what you need to face in order to become successful.

If you would take, you must first give, this is the beginning of intelligence.

The greatest religion is to be true to your own nature. Have faith in yourselves.

When we are mindful, deeply in touch with the present moment, our understanding of what is going on deepens, and we begin to be filled with acceptance, joy, peace and love.

Sometimes you need darkness for opportunities to shine.

Look at a tree, a flower, a plant. Let your awareness rest upon it. How still they are, how deeply rooted in Being. Allow nature to teach you stillness.

Difficulties strengthen the mind, as labor does the body.

When setting out on a journey, do not seek advice from those who have never left home.

Happiness cannot be traveled to, owened, earned, or worn.

It is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love grace and gratitude.