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

Those who know, do. Those that understand, teach.

Science is organized knowledge. Wisdom is organized life.

Obsession is the wellspring of genius and madness.

Turn your wounds into wisdom.

Convictions are more dangerous enemies of truth than lies.

So many people have this idea: I want to achieve something great or be somebody great. And they neglect the step that leads to greatness. They don't honor this step at this moment because they have this idea of some future moment where they are going to be great.

Attachment is the great fabricator of illusions; reality can be attained only by someone who is detached.

Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom.

When you judge another, you do not define them, you define yourself.

Let him who would move the world first move himself.

Empty pockets never held anyone back. Only empty heads and empty hearts can do that.

Life's battles don't always go to the stronger or faster man. But sooner or later, the man who wins is the man who thinks he can.

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

It seems essential, in relationships and all tasks, that we concentrate only on what is most significant and important.

The wound is the place where the Light enters you.

If we can really understand the problem, the answer will come out of it, because the answer is not separate from the problem.

None but ourselves can free our minds.

Knowledge speaks, but wisdom listens

A house is not a home unless it contains food and fire for the mind as well as the body.

Judge a man by his questions rather than by his answers.