How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.

Those who are easily shocked should be shocked more often.

Live as if you were living a second time, and as though you had acted wrongly the first time.

We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves.

The essence of life is statistical improbability on a colossal scale.

Losing your way on a journey is unfortunate. But, losing your reason for the journey is a fate more cruel.

Life does not need to mutilate itself in order to be pure.

I’m not afraid of death, but I’m in no hurry to die. I have so much I want to do first.

Sometimes - history needs a push.

Everything we do is infused with the energy with which we do it. If we're frantic, life will be frantic. If we're peaceful, life will be peaceful. And so our goal in any situation becomes inner peace.

When life hands you a lemon, say, 'Oh yeah, I like lemons! What else ya got?

A wise girl kisses but doesn't love, listens but doesn't believe, and leaves before she is left.

Always say 'yes' to the present moment... Surrender to what is. Say 'yes' to life - and see how life starts suddenly to start working for you rather than against you.

I would rather live in a world where my life is surrounded by mystery than live in a world so small that my mind could comprehend it.

The behavior of a human being in sexual matters is often a prototype for the whole of his other modes of reaction in life.

And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.

Safeguarding the rights of others is the most noble and beautiful end of a human being.

There's no advantage to hurrying through life.

It is easier to influence strong than weak characters in life.

If I'm honest I have to tell you I still read fairy-tales and I like them best of all.

Life is a difficult game. You can win it only by retaining your birthright to be a person.