A Library of Wisdom

“Be as simple as you can be; you will be astonished to see how uncomplicated and happy your life can become.”

“The power of unfulfilled desires is the root of all man's slavery.”

“The soul loves to meditate, for in contact with the Spirit lies its greatest joy.”

“There is a magnet in your heart that will attract true friends. That magnet is unselfishness, thinking of others first.”

“Live quietly in the moment and see the beauty of all before you. The future will take care of itself.”

“I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”

“Kindness is the light that dissolves all walls between souls, families, and nations.”

“The season of failure is the best time for sowing the seeds of success.”

“You must not let your life run in the ordinary way; do something that nobody else has done, something that will dazzle the world.”

“Read a little. Meditate more. Think of God all the time.”

“Remain calm, serene, always in command of yourself. You will then find out how easy it is to get along.”

“Do not seek illumination unless you seek it as a man whose hair is on fire seeks a pond.”

“Reach high, for stars lie hidden in your soul. Dream deep, for every dream precedes the goal.”

“By plucking her petals you do not gather the beauty of the flower.”

“Waste no more time arguing about what a good man should be. Be one.”

“The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts.”

“The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”

“You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.”

“The Tao that can be told is not the eternal Tao. The name that can be named is not the eternal name.”

“Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.”

“In the end, only three things matter: how much you loved, how gently you lived, and how gracefully you let go of things not meant for you.”

“Your own Self-Realization is the greatest service you can render the world.”

“Silence is the true teaching. It is the perfect teaching. It is suited only for the most advanced seeker.”

“The question 'Who am I?' is not really meant to get an answer, the question 'Who am I?' is meant to dissolve the questioner.”

“Be here now.”

“The quieter you become, the more you can hear.”

“We're all just walking each other home.”

“The heart surrenders everything to the moment. The mind judges and holds back.”

“The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance.”

“Muddy water is best cleared by leaving it alone.”