Hear no evil. See no evil. Speak no evil.

Watch your thoughts, they become words. Watch your words, they become actions. Watch your actions, they become habit.

Those who are right do not argue. Those who argue are not right.

Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist them; that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like.

Care about what other people think and you will always be their prisoner.

One who believes in himself has no need to convince others.

He who controls others may be powerful, but he who has mastered himself is mightier still.

Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom. Mastering others is strength; mastering yourself is true power.

In order to eliminate the negative influences, simply ignore them.

Let your workings remain a mystery. Just show people the results.

The leader is a teacher who succeeds without taking credit. And, because credit is not taken, credit is received.

A light rain touches my cheek like an angel's butterfly kisses.

Adams had gone to Harvard, Jefferson to William and Mary. Washington had gone to war.

I think it's a mistake to ever look for hope outside of one's self.

A woman who rides a motorcycle is in tune with the universe, a candidate for high adventure.

In your thoughts, you need to be selective. Thoughts are powerful vehicles of attention. Only think positive thoughts about yourself and your endeavors, and think well of the endeavors of others.

You have to do what you fear, otherwise fear is in charge.

My memories of literary agenting are of a very happy time and there are surprising reminders of it coming back now.

As for us, we were never concerned with the Kantian-priestly and vegetarian-Quaker prattle about the sacredness of human life.

Thank you for the music, Sleater-Kinney. This gang of three was the best American punk rock band ever. Ever.

Now would be a good time to tell me you have your sais with you, Kat. (Cassandra) Nada. You got your kamas on you? (Kat) Yeah. I tucked them into my bra before I left home. (Cassandra)