Someone who is said to have a big ego is thought to be full of themselves, to lack the ability to listen, to always rush to be at the top of the tree and to think their own ideas are the best.

Happiness is a beautiful feeling. It is a beautiful mind, and a peaceful mind

Desire also creates a sense of attachment in the mind. Not only are we attached to our way of thinking and of seeing the world, but we become over-attached to the people or things we desire.

We can become fearless as we let go off our grasp on the fear of failure, because failure too is a perception rather than a reality.

It is important to be considerate of the future, but when we invest all of our present in our future hopes, we are placing a lot of value on what is inevitably in doubt.

Through meditation, difficult thoughts and emotions may well rise up. And through practice, you can meet such emotions with kindness, listen to them, explore them and then really let them go.

We are nourished by our relationships and generosity in return to our kindness and compassion for others.

It is through the filter of our ego that we give meaning to everything we see, touch, hear, taste and feel.

Think about the suffering we cause ourselves internally through getting angry or jealous.

Having a roof over your head with enough food to eat is a fundamental need of all humans if they are to achieve happiness.

The tendency of the human mind is to see the world with a ‘dualistic’ view that describes everything through comparisons: good and bad, pain and happiness, beauty and ugliness, rich and poor.

I was wedded to all the stars of the sky.There was not a single star left, and I married every one of them with great spiritual pleasure. Then I married the moon.

Superficially insignificant or accidental looking detail [in art] may well carry the most important unconscious symbolism.

The secret to a happy life is to run out of cash and air at the same time.

[Payne] was a really great experience, and both John [ Larroquette] and JoBeth [Williams] over the years, it's been great reconnecting with them and working with them on other projects as well.

Any good writer is going to be well-received and is going to not be well-received; that's how you know you're a great writer.

Never depend upon institutions or government to solve any problem. All social movements are founded by, guided by, motivated and seen through by the passion of individuals.

When I sleep every night, what am I called or not called? And when I wake, who am I if I was not I while I slept?

God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.

If love is liking someone an awful lot, then I suppose I'm in love with several people.