I let go of all desire for the common good, and the good becomes as common as the grass.

Watch your thoughts, they become words. Watch your words, they become actions. Watch your actions, they become habit.

Those who are right do not argue. Those who argue are not right.

Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist them; that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like.

Care about what other people think and you will always be their prisoner.

One who believes in himself has no need to convince others.

He who controls others may be powerful, but he who has mastered himself is mightier still.

Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom. Mastering others is strength; mastering yourself is true power.

In order to eliminate the negative influences, simply ignore them.

Let your workings remain a mystery. Just show people the results.

The leader is a teacher who succeeds without taking credit. And, because credit is not taken, credit is received.

They walked until the light died in the sky. Until it was dark, and Donald started to hear the whispers. They pleaded out to him in languages he couldn’t understand. Except when they were in Eng

Happiness ... can exist only in acceptance.

I'm fortunate to be famous for two rather imposing characters like Magneto and Gandalf.

If you are giving a graduate course you don't try to impress the students with oratory, you try to challenge them, get them to question you.

Philosophy and Art both render the invisible visible by imagination.

The latest political rumor, North Korea ruler Kim Jong Il is close to naming his successor. Yeah, he said the only person with glasses big enough to replace me is Nicole Richie.

If I had to have a favorite chef, I'd probably say I like Guy Fieri.

Of all aspects of social misery nothing is so heartbreaking as unemployment.

Last week I forgot how to ride a bicycle.

Whenever conscience commands anything, there is only one thing to fear, and that is fear.