I hope for nothing. I fear nothing. I am free. inscription on Kazantakis's tomb in Heraklion, Greece

As I watched the seagulls, I thought, That's the road to take; find the absolute rhythm and follow it with absolute trust.

By believing passionately in something that still does not exist, we create it. The nonexistent is whatever we have not sufficiently desired.

I hope for nothing. I fear nothing. I am free.

True teachers are those who use themselves as bridges over which they invite their students to cross; then, having facilitated their crossing, joyfully collapse, encouraging them to create their own.

Since we cannot change reality, let us change the eyes which see reality.

The only thing I know is this: I am full of wounds and still standing on my feet.

My soul comes from better worlds and I have an incurable homesickness of the stars.

You have your brush, you have your colors, you paint the paradise, then in you go.

In order to succeed, we must first believe that we can.

I said to the almond tree, 'Sister, speak to me of God.' And the almond tree blossomed.

The person who will end up enjoying success, is the one who planned for it and who knew why they are seeking to succeed.

Friendship is the pleasing game of interchanging praise.

Toreador pants make your feet look big too

What is not yet done is only what we have not yet attempted to do.

There are no endings, and never will be endings, to the turning of the Wheel of Time. But it was an ending.

I’ve been a barbarian my whole life. I’m just a smarter barbarian now. Evolution, you know?

If we had no faults, we would not derive so much pleasure from noting those of other people.

If you'll promise not to cry, Baby, I will kiss you by-and-by—Maybe! Though you're six feet three, You will always be Nothing but a Baby, dear, to me.

Remember, to hate, to be violent, is demeaning. It means you're afraid of the other side of the coin -- to love and be loved.

Yoga changed my life. Have fun and work hard because it will totally pay off.