The magician depends for the success of his art upon the credulity of the people. Whatever mystifies, excites curiosity; whatever in turn baffles this curiosity, works the marvelous.

I have not drawn a very rosy picture of the magician. I did not intend to do so. To the novice entering the life and promising himself ease, indolence, and wealth, I should say, Don't!

In war, the first casualty is truth.

Staying married may have long-term benefits. You can elicit much more sympathy from friends over a bad marriage than you ever can from a good divorce.

Nobody who is not prepared to spoil cats will get from them the reward they are able to give to those who do spoil them.

Ask yourself, 'how long am I going to work to make my dreams come true?' I suggest you answer, 'as long as it takes.'

Everyone can commit to 20 minutes, especially if there's a glass of Chardonnay afterwards.

Meditation, stillness, time simply to 'be', to do nothing at all and to do it with joy

I have had a very difficult time with stage fright; it undermines your well-being and peace of mind, and it can also threaten your livelihood.

Uncorrupted man, with God's blessing, advances across the fields of the universe as though he were walking down a country lane.

Saving the world happens one person at a time. Be at the front of the queue.