All the harm, fear, and suffering in the world are caused by attachment to the self: Why should I hold on to this great demon?

All the suffering in the world comes from seeking pleasure for oneself. All the happiness in the world comes from seeking pleasure for others.

It is not possible to control all external events; But, if I simply control my mind what need is there to control other things?

As long as space abides and as long as the world abides, so long may I abide, destroying the sufferings of the world.

All those who are unhappy in the world are so as a result of their desire for their own happiness. All those who are happy in the world are so as a result of their desire for the happiness of others.

It is natural for the immature to harm others. Getting angry with them is like resenting a fire for burning.

Instead of trying to cover the whole world with leather, put on some sandals.

May those whose hell it is to hate and hurt be turned into lovers bringing flowers.

May the pain of every living creature be completely cleared away. May I be the doctor and the medicine and may I be the nurse for all sick beings in the world until everyone is healed.

We are all slaves of our own actions. Why be angry with anyone else?

How wonderful will it be when all beings experience each other as limbs on the one body of life.

You need to manage your expectations. You'll live longer.

I have seen your despatch expressing your unwillingness to break your hold where you are. Neither am I willing. Hold on with a bull-dog gripe, and chew & choke, as much as possible.

Painters have always needed a sort of veil upon which they can focus their attention. It's as though the more fully the consciousness is absorbed, the greater the freedom of the spirit behind

Be like a very small joyous child, living gloriously in the ever present now, without a single worry or concern about even the next moment of time.

I would have to agree, that I'm probably more intense than Brian or Kurt, competitive because, I was always like this, always being that way, always real competitive.

If you do not live out your faith enthusiastically, maybe you don't have any faith.

As far as I can tell, it's just about letting the universe know what you want and then working toward it while letting go of how it comes to pass.

Somebody once said that you can never act and be another person; you're only acting facets of yourself. I think there's a lot of truth in that.

When in doubt, err on the side of generosity.