One who loses wealth loses much. One who loses a friend loses more. But one who loses courage loses all.

Wonder is the beginning of wisdom.

Compassion is the basis of morality.

Stupidity is a talent for misconception.

Intelligence is a moral category.

The future is uncertain but the end is always near.

Drop the idea that you are Atlas carrying the world on your shoulders. The world would go on even without you. Don't take yourself so seriously.

Tell the truth. Sing with passion. Work with laughter. Love with heart. 'Cause that's all that matters in the end.

Nothing fixes a thing so intensely in the memory as the wish to forget it.

He who conquers others is strong; he who conquers himself is mighty.

Rational discussion is useful only when there is a significant base of shared assumptions.

In the East, all the religions preach egolessness. So in the East, everybody is against the ego from the very beginning.

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

A wise man can learn more from a foolish question than a fool can learn from a wise answer.

Be realistic: Plan for a miracle

Drop the idea of becoming someone, because you are already a masterpiece. You cannot be improved. You have only to come to it, to know it, to realize it.

Intellectuals solve problems, geniuses prevent them.

Proverbs are short sentences drawn from long experience.

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

It’s your road and yours alone. Others may walk it with you, but no one can walk it for you.

The more skilled you are at something, the worse you are at it when showing someone.