I had no chance of controlling a ball game until I first controlled myself.

The screwball's an unnatural pitch. Nature never intended a man to turn his hand like that throwing rocks at a bear.

A fellow doesn't last long on what he has done. He has to keep on delivering.

If I'm playing cards for pennies, I want to win.

They talk about those All-Star Games being exhibition affairs, and maybe they are, but I've seen very few players in my life who didn't want to win, no matter whom they were playing or what for.

Anger exceeding limits causes fear and excessive kindness eliminates respect.

Because when you’re laughing, there is no other emotion in that moment except for joy.

This mysterious path is described in the holy books, but it cannot be found simply by the study of sacred texts. It is found by the grace and guidance of an accomplished teacher.

The central bank needs to be able to make policy without short term political concerns.

Question the status quo at all times, especially when things are going well.

One of the ideas that runs through this book [Lincoln in the Bardo] is this Buddhist notion that the mind is incredibly powerful; not the brain but the mind.

Memories, important yesterdays, were once todays. Treasure and notice today.

If you run into trouble doing what's expected, people sympathize with you, while if you try something else and flop everyone says, You see?

He says a word, and I say a word—autumn is deepening.

Heal me, oh Lord, I will be healed. Save me, oh Lord, I will be saved. Bless me, oh Lord, I will be blessed. Free me, oh Lord, I will be free