The fundamental goal of Buddhism is the realization of the peace and happiness of humankind.

We don't love others when we find them beautiful, we find others beautiful when we love them.

Live your life in your own unique way and be true to yourself

Philosophy must never be divorced from action. Unless it is put into practice, philosophy is nothing more than an intellectual game.

It is imperative to base your life on yourself, to take responsibility for your own happiness.

It is hard indeed to notice anything for which the languages available to us have no description.

In art, rebellion is consummated and perpetuated in the act of real creation, not in criticism or commentary.

I am in my own mind. I am locked in the wrong house.

We are a nation that is unenlightened because of religion. I do believe that. I think that religion stops people from thinking. I think it justifies crazies.

A man must feel he runs things, but as long as you control yourself, you control him.

Many of the qualities that come so effortlessly to dogs - loyalty, devotion, selflessness, unflagging optimism, unqualified love - can be elusive to humans.

The proverbial philosophy of a people helps us to understand more about them than any other kind of literature.

Holy mother of Lord Cocoa Puffs

Writing is mainly perspiration, not inspiration.

My eyes are dim with childish tears, My heart is idly stirred, For the same sound is in my ears Which in those days I heard.