The past is gone, the future is not yet here, and if we do not go back to ourselves in the present moment, we cannot be in touch with life.

Humor is often stronger and more effective than sharpness in cutting knotty issues.

There is more to life than simply increasing its speed.

You cannot always control what goes on outside. But you can always control what goes on inside.

The source of love is deep in us and we can help others realize a lot of happiness. One word, one action, one thought can reduce another person's suffering and bring that person joy.

Whenever you are about to find fault with someone, ask yourself the following question: What fault of mine most nearly resembles the one I am about to criticize?

In doing something, do it with love or never do it at all.

Study without desire spoils the memory, and it retains nothing that it takes in.

With everything that has happened to you, you can either feel sorry for yourself or treat what has happened as a gift. Everything is either an opportunity to grow or an obstacle to keep you from growing. You get to choose.

You must love in such a way that the person you love feels free.

You have power over your mind, not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.

You don't know who is important to you until you actually lose them.

Everything in the universe is within you. Ask all from yourself.

As you cannot do what you want, Want what you can do.

Once a word has been allowed to escape, it cannot be recalled.

If you correct your mind, the rest of your life will fall into place.

Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world.

Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.

The two hardest tests on the spiritual road are the patience to wait for the right moment and the courage not to be disappointed with what we encounter.

People may hear your words, but they feel your attitude.

You are not stuck where you are unless you decide to be.