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.”

“Walk as if you are kissing the Earth with your feet.”

“The present moment is filled with joy and happiness. If you are attentive, you will see it.”

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

“Smile, breathe, and go slowly.”

“The best revenge is to be unlike him who performed the injury.”

“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.”

“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.”

“You are an aperture through which the universe is looking at and exploring itself.”

“This is the real secret of life — to be completely engaged with what you are doing in the here and now.”

“Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.”

“If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.”

“My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness.”

“Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.”