Education is no longer thought of as a preparation for adult life, but as a continuing process of growth and development from birth until death.

When speech comes from a quiet heart, it has the strength of the orchid, and the fragrance of rock.

What we are tempted to call a disaster is sometimes the first, painful stage of a blessing.

Happily ever after doesn't begin with Once upon a time: it begins with Now.

What is the gospel according to Jesus? Simply this: that the love we all long for in our innermost heart is already present, beyond longing.

True mastery can be gained by letting things go their own way.

Even the purest of teachers will face bitter criticism from those who feel threatened by him.

So actions themselves are not good and not bad; only the intention is important.

Creativity, not normality, has become the paradigm of mental health.

But self-abasement is just inverted egoism. Anyone who acts with genuine humility will be as far from humiliation as from arrogance.

If you listen to the traffic with a clear mind, without any concepts, it is not noisy, it is only what it is.

We’re in charge of our own forgiveness, and the process takes time, patience, and intention.

Violet carved her hate into her flesh one name at a time.

My greatest wish is to write in such a manner that all may think they have written it themselves.

Accept everything about yourself - I mean everything, You are you and that is the beginning and the end - no apologies, no regrets.

The wise man can change his mind; the stubborn one, never.

I was so pleased to be at university to do physics and mathematics.

Just going on the road and entertaining the fans, that's amazing.

Just like a caravan of camels walking in the desert, be durable against the adversities of life and walk with decisive steps.

Your imagination is the movie trailer for your future, so nurture it always. Logic will get you to the next level, but only imagination will take you to the level you really want to find.

If you're not good looking, you're considered a good actor, you know what I mean?