In the Bhagavat culture worship of the spiritual master plays a very important role in our life.

The student must have a very humble state of mind and also must be very inquisitive.

Humility means one does not impose his conceptions upon others and he is fully dependent on the mercy of the Lord.

When the teacher, the spiritual master, is praying for the mercy of the Lord to enlighten the student, then by the blessings of the Lord the student gets the blessing of knowledge.

The spiritual master can instruct the disciple though many different formats.

Peace is the first thing the angels sang.

One of my students had written wistfully of a dream-school that would have "windows with trees in them.

Eat more berries. Blueberries, strawberries, raspberries and other varieties have anthocyanins that can help reverse some loss of balance and memory associated with aging.

I used to want to be a backup singer. Not a lead singer, because I really can't sing.

Every few months I'll pop into a comedy club or go to Vegas.

I always thought that poetry is the verdict that others give to a certain kind of writing. So to call yourself a poet is a kind of dangerous description. It's for others; it's for others to use.

Did you ever think that making a speech on economy is a lot like pissing down your leg? It seems hot to you, but it never does to anyone else.

If you insist on wearing gloves, make sure they match your purse.

You are not saved for the sole purpose of going to heaven; you are saved to finish your assignment on earth

We are soldiers who devote ourselves to arms not for the invasion of other countries, but for the defense of our own, not for the gratification of our private interests but for public security