The road of excess leads to the palace of wisdom.

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

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

Do not deny the classical approach, simply as a reaction, or you will have created another pattern and trapped yourself there.

A single lie destroys a whole reputation of integrity.

Things which matter most must never be at the mercy of things which matter least.

The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits.

One who deceives will always find those who allow themselves to be deceived.

Do not say a little in many words, but a great deal in few!

A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools.

Whatever you think the world is withholding from you, you are withholding from the world.

Compassion is the basis of morality.

One just needs a little alertness to see and find out: Life is really a great cosmic laughter.

There's no sense in being precise when you don't even know what you're talking about.

I've come to believe that all my past failure and frustration were actually laying the foundation for the understandings that have created the new level of living I now enjoy.

You have heard that it was said, 'Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.' But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also.

It is hard to fight desire; but to control it is the sign of a reasonable man.

Empty your cup so that it may be filled; become devoid to gain totality.

Anywhere you go in the world is what you make of it, not what you read in books.

The greatest deception men suffer is from their own opinions.

It is always advisable to perceive clearly our ignorance.