I admire Modi's leadership and his ideology.

All philosophies are mental fabrications. There has never been a single doctrine by which one could enter the true essence of things.

A person is not earth, not water, Not fire, not wind, not space, Not consciousness, and not all of them. What person is there other than these?

Someone who has acted carelessly, But later becomes careful and attentive, Is as beautiful as the bright moon emerging from the clouds.

The Buddha taught some people the teachings of duality that help them avoid sin and acquire spiritual merit. To others he taught non-duality, that some find profoundly frightening.

Because there are no phenomena which are not dependent arisings, there are no phenomena which are not void.

Things derive their being and nature by mutual dependence and are nothing in themselves.

So, to praise others for their virtues - Can but encourage one's own efforts

That which arises dependent on something is not in the least that thing, neither is it different from it. Therefore, it is neither permanent or nothing.

Ultimate serenity is the coming to rest of all ways of taking things, the repose of named things; no truth has been taught by a Buddha for anyone, anywhere.

There is pleasure when a sore is scratched, But to be without sores is more pleasurable still. Just so, there are pleasures in worldly desires, But to be without desires is more pleasurable still.

You are the last thought in my mind before I drift off to sleep and the first thought when I wake up each morning.

And the drawing near of Death, which alike levels all, alike impresses all with a last revelation, which only an author from the dead could adequately tell.

Never, never underestimate the power of desire. If you want to live badly enough, you can live. The great question, at least for me, was: How do I decide I want to live?

Dogs seem more photogenic than cats. In photos most cats look like sociopaths.

It is not the job of the Department of Education to maximize profits for the government at the cost of squeezing students who are struggling to get an education.

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Self-realization is, in fact, the only religion. For it is the true purpose of religion, no matter how people define their beliefs.

I want a new contract. I'm happy at United and I see my future here.

When young men prepare, bless, and pass the sacrament in worthiness and reverence, they literally follow the example of the Savior at the Last Supper and become like Him.

Government can have no more than two legitimate purposes - the suppression of injustice against individuals within the community, and the common defense against external invasion.