The divine process of change manifests itself to our human understanding . . . as punishment, torment, death, and transfiguration.

Thinking is difficult, that’s why most people judge.

Life really does begin at forty. Up until then, you are just doing research.

To be normal is the ultimate aim of the unsuccessful.

Do not compare, do not measure. No other way is like yours. All other ways deceive and tempt you. You must fulfill the way that is in you.

The world will ask you who you are, and if you don't know, the world will tell you.

The difference between a good life and a bad life is how well you walk through the fire

If our religion is based on salvation, our chief emotions will be fear and trembling. If our religion is based on wonder, our chief emotion will be gratitude.

We are not what happened to us, we are what we wish to become.

Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes.

The first half of life is devoted to forming a healthy ego, the second half is going inward and letting go of it.

Has no one ever told you that it is the height of impropriety to kiss any gentleman, unless you have the intention of accompanying him immediately to the altar?

A genius masters the art of observation, and unites with the source of imagination to create advancements in the cause for human evolution.

For the unlearned old age is winter for the learned it is the season of the harvest.

I love to be busy and be challenged. I'm my happiest when I'm under pressure and almost overwhelmed by how much I have to get done.

It was always assumed I would be a professor. I grew up thinking it.

For many young people mobility has turned into a bus down to the job centre.

The issues we address basically: We call for an emergency jobs program to address the emergency of climate change.

My fast is a matter between God and myself.

My need for true love isn't so important now. The important thing is to lead a life where no one can wound me anymore.

When we have a clear sense of our destination, we can be flexible in the route we take to reach it.