It is natural for the immature to harm others. Getting angry with them is like resenting a fire for burning.

All the suffering in the world comes from seeking pleasure for oneself. All the happiness in the world comes from seeking pleasure for others.

It is not possible to control all external events; But, if I simply control my mind what need is there to control other things?

As long as space abides and as long as the world abides, so long may I abide, destroying the sufferings of the world.

All those who are unhappy in the world are so as a result of their desire for their own happiness. All those who are happy in the world are so as a result of their desire for the happiness of others.

Instead of trying to cover the whole world with leather, put on some sandals.

May those whose hell it is to hate and hurt be turned into lovers bringing flowers.

May the pain of every living creature be completely cleared away. May I be the doctor and the medicine and may I be the nurse for all sick beings in the world until everyone is healed.

We are all slaves of our own actions. Why be angry with anyone else?

All the harm, fear, and suffering in the world are caused by attachment to the self: Why should I hold on to this great demon?

How wonderful will it be when all beings experience each other as limbs on the one body of life.

When we begin to shine, the darkness of ignorance will disappear from our society.

Happiness depends on each person. If you think you're happy, then you must be happy.

Basically, what I'm saying is there is nothing fake about what I do. I'm up-front, I'm real, I'm honest and I'm open with my feelings.

Nothing so good as a university education, nor worse than a university without its education.

Don't tear your hair out over a woman; it'll be harder to attract the next one if you're bald.

Actors in general are pretty good bullshit artists; we're good at just chewing the fat, interacting with people. So we're good ambassadors for movies.

Even in rapture, part of the mind watches.

Certainly my only interest is not in Celtic music.

The real wealth, not only of America, but of the world, is in the resources of the ground we stand on, and in the resources of the humankind.