One should do nothing other than what is directly or indirectly of benefit to living beings.

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.

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

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?

I am just going outside and may be some time." Reportedly the last words of Lawrence Oates according to Captain Robert Falcon Scott, who commanded the ill-fated expedition to the South Pole 1911/12.

What makes my approach special is that I do different things. I do jazz, blues, country music and so forth. I do them all, like a good utility man.

I did want to be the top sniper.

When you have spent too much time with something, you may lose sight of what's marvelous about it.

Talent without tact is only half talent.

Woman's happiness consists in obeying; she objects to a man who yields too much.

Some people are antagonized by the truth.

Anything that seriously disturbs human society is absolutely not allowed to exist.

It's okay to feel things. And be who you are about them.

I think every artist needs a rule that's stupid but that helps him, like a deadline would.