Emotional states are fairly quick bursts of neuronal gossip. Traits, on the other hand, are more like the neuronal equivalent of committed relationships.

Ultimately, happiness comes down to choosing between the discomfort of becoming aware of your mental afflictions and the discomfort of being ruled by them.

If we could see the whole truth of any situation, our only response would be one of compassion.

All that we are looking for in life - all the happiness, contentment, and peace of mind - is right here in the present moment.

Compassion is the spontaneous wisdom of the heart. It's always with us. It always has been, and always will be. When it arises in us, we've simply learned to see how strong and safe we really are.

When you transform your mind, everything you experience is transformed.

The opportunity to experience yourself differently is always available.

Happiness and unhappiness are not primarily created by the material world or the physical body. First and foremost, they are decisions of the mind.

The mind is the source of all experience, and by changing the direction of the mind, we can change the quality of everything we experience.

When we become fixed in our perceptions we lose our ability to fly.

There's no difference between what is seen and the mind that sees it.

Nothing boosts confidence quite like simulating a disaster, engaging with it fully, both physically and intellectually, and realising you have the ability to work the problem.

I think it's really important for your mental health to think about the big questions, to discuss them and open your mind, in order to prepare you for both life and death.

I don't spend a lot of time here in New York. I didn't realize there were so many Bruins fans in New York.

Paternity is based anyhow only upon conviction: I am convinced, therefore, I am the father.

If my eyes could show my soul,everyone would cry when they saw me smile.

A lot of animal experiments consider only commercial interests. We want to ban all animal experiments as soon as possible.

Fashion is a way of not having to decide who you are. Style is deciding who you are and being able to perpetuate it.

Absorb knowledge from every possible source and opportunity. Power gravitates to the man who knows how and why.

The divorce is from my old putter. I think it's final - at least we're due for a long separation. I've suffered with that old putter for two years now. It got so rude I couldn't stand it.

Large-scale public projects require the agreement of large numbers of people.