It is a cliche that most cliches are true, but then like most cliches, that cliche is untrue.

The only real laughter comes from despair.

Jealousy is the tribute mediocrity pays to genius.

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

This is something basic to be understood: the ego must come to a peak, it must be strong, it must have attained an integrity only then can you dissolve it.

All great achievements require time.

A proverb is much matter distilled into few words.

It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to open one's mouth and remove all doubt.

Above all be of single aim; have a legitimate and useful purpose, and devote yourself unreservedly to it.

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

Power always thinks it has a great soul and vast views beyond the comprehension of the weak.

Tis very certain the desire of life prolongs it.

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.

Desire, ignorance, and inequality—this is the trinity of bondage.

Challenges are gifts that force us to search for a new center of gravity. Don't fight them. Just find a new way to stand.

The oldest, shortest words- 'yes' and 'no'- are those which require the most thought.

There is a wisdom of the head, and... there is a wisdom of the heart.

Nothing is more intolerable than to have to admit to yourself your own errors.

Choose rather to be strong of soul than strong of body.

The impossible could not have happened, therefore the impossible must be possible in spite of appearances.

There is always time to add a word, never to withdraw one.