In joy and sorrow all are equal, Thus be guardian of all, as of yourself.

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?

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?

Real men don't lift weights, they lift women.

A child is like a relationship. You can only shape it as it's growing, or it becomes a menace if let to grow without respect, understanding and focus.

If you constantly think of illness you eventually become ill if you believe yourself to be beautiful you become so.

There is a higher law than the law of government. That's the law of conscience.

My sole ambition as a composer is to hurl my javelin into the infinite space of the future.

If you invoke the Blessed Virgin when you are tempted, she will come at once to your help, and Satan will leave you.

When you love till it hurts, there will be no hurt left, just love.

Some people seek to understand, and some people seek to portray what they want to portray.

London is a huge, stony desert: even boredom feels endless there.

It is a great thing to know the season for speech and the season for silence.