Reflect upon your present blessings, of which every man has many; not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some.

Nature is pleased with simplicity. And nature is no dummy

Let him who would move the world first move himself.

The first method for estimating the intelligence of a ruler is to look at the men he has around him.

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

It is better to be looked over than overlooked.

Colorless green ideas sleep furiously

Reality leaves a lot to the imagination.

Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.

At the center of your being you have the answer; you know who you are and you know what you want.

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.

Without courage, wisdom bears no fruit.

Realize deeply that the present moment is all you ever have.

Stubborn and ardent clinging to one's opinion is the best proof of stupidity.

Everything excellent is as difficult as it is rare.

Don't expect to build up the weak by pulling down the strong.

Be curious, not judgmental.

Those who dance are considered insane by those who cannot hear the music.

I dream. Sometimes I think that's the only right thing to do.

Don't raise your voice, improve your argument.

One must wait until the evening to see how splendid the day has been.