There is no truer cause of unhappiness amongst men than, where naturally expecting charity and benevolence, they receive harm and vexation.

To good and true love fear is forever affixed.

We always long for the forbidden things, and desire what is denied us.

A habit does not a monk make.

Tell the truth and shame the devil.

A child is not a vase to be filled, but a fire to be lit.

Keep running after a dog and he will never bite you.

If the skies fall, one may hope to catch larks.

If you wish to avoid seeing a fool, you must first break your mirror

You have no obligation under the sun other than to discover your real needs, to fulfill them, and to rejoice in doing so.

Ignorance is the mother of all evils.

My father is using me as a message of hope. My sister is using me as a message of fear.I don't want to be used by anybody.

We are pathfinders on a mission, Beholders following the Light, Runners gunning for the prize and Fighters remaining focused...You have been described, do not accept any other description!

Life tries and succeeds in stopping you with its horrible ways during your happy times

See, this is the thing.” He leans closer. “Me kissing you, you disappearing, that’s my nightmare.

I think you need to have a healthy sense of doubt because I think doubt leads to inquiry.

The Buddhas do but tell the way; it is for you to swelter at the task.

In Bangladesh a prostitute normally wouldn't even undress for a man. He pays, she pulls up her sari, and he's done in 20 seconds.

It's difficult to change, because I have to admit that I have been previously living in a less compassionate and loving way. Sometimes we just want to be right instead of fully conscious.

I don't care if you think I'm racist. I just want you to think I'm thin.