How often I found where I should be going only by setting out for somewhere else.

Those who cannot work with their hearts achieve but a hollow, half-hearted success that breeds bitterness all around.

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

To a wise and good man the whole earth is his fatherland.

If a man could have half of his wishes, he would double his troubles.

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

Men become wise just as they become rich, more by what they save than by what they receive.

Our society is run by insane people for insane objectives.

Respect yourself if you would have others respect you.

Don't criticize what you don't understand, son. You never walked in that man's shoes.

Confidence is contagious. So is lack of confidence.

If you don't like someone's story, write your own.

It is always advisable to perceive clearly our ignorance.

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

Experience teaches us that it is much easier to prevent an enemy from posting themselves than it is to dislodge them after they have got possession.

Man's sensitivity to the little things and insensitivity to the greatest are the signs of a strange disorder.

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

Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.

None but ourselves can free our minds.

Never do anything when you are in a temper, for you will do everything wrong.

An understanding of the natural world is a source of not only great curiosity, but great fulfilment.