Dharma is precisely this 'discipline of ordered existence', a 'belief system that restrains and gives coherence to desires.

By deceiving Drona, Yudhishthira corrupts his teacher's relationship with the world. So do we every time we lie - we corrupt the 'other' in the same way.

L’arbre tombe feuille à feuille : si les hommes contemplaient chaque matin ce qu’ils ont perdu la veille, ils s’apercevraient bien de leur pauvreté.

You can't change the things you've done. It's now and the here on out you've got control of.

A man who called everyone a damn fool is like a man who damns the weather. He only shows that he is not adapted to his environment, not that the environment is wrong.

Ian " she said quietly "I'd rather die than go back to you." "Be careful what you ask for you may get what you want.

Who would have thought that a means of communication limited to 140 characters would ever create misunderstanding.

Start with God - the first step in learning is bowing down to God only fools thumb their noses at such wisdom and learning.

What's the use of being Irish if you can't be thick?

The word "elegance" is a bit different now.

Performing with anthrax in the building is not nearly as difficult as performing in a home where you might get stabbed at night.

It is in Virginia and Georgia that the war now rages and where it will continue for at these points - Richmond and Atlanta - the enemy's main strength is concentrated.