In the history of the collective as in the history of the individual, everything depends on the development of consciousness.

Thinking is difficult, that’s why most people judge.

Life really does begin at forty. Up until then, you are just doing research.

To be normal is the ultimate aim of the unsuccessful.

Do not compare, do not measure. No other way is like yours. All other ways deceive and tempt you. You must fulfill the way that is in you.

The world will ask you who you are, and if you don't know, the world will tell you.

The difference between a good life and a bad life is how well you walk through the fire

If our religion is based on salvation, our chief emotions will be fear and trembling. If our religion is based on wonder, our chief emotion will be gratitude.

We are not what happened to us, we are what we wish to become.

Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes.

The first half of life is devoted to forming a healthy ego, the second half is going inward and letting go of it.

I put instant coffee in a microwave oven and almost went back in time.

The calendar of the Theocracy of Muntab counts down, not up. No-one knows why, but it might not be a good idea to hang around and find out.

Some men, like spaniels, will only fawn the more when repulsed, but will pay little heed to a friendly caress.

If you think I'm fast, just wait until you see my nephew Bruno.

I always wanted to ride a dragon myself, so I decided to do this for a year in my imagination.

I think three or four years ago, people would have said my biggest weakness was that sometimes I was awkward on television, with my stammer, but I think they'd say that much less now.

It will be a shame if either side lose, and that applies to both sides.

If you make a mistake, it doesn't mean you're a mistake.

Understanding the diversity of our gifts enables us to begin taking the crucial step of trusting each other.

In order to profit from this path [of prayer] and ascend to the dwelling places we desire, the important thing is not to think much but to love much; and so, do that which best stirs you to love.