The impermanent, which is the body, is given too much importance. The permanent, which is the Atman, is completely forgotten. This should change.

Be like the honeybee who gathers only nectar wherever it goes. Seek the goodness that is found in everyone.

Most people are concerned only with what they can get from the world, but it is what we are able to give to others that determines the quality of our life

When humanity serves Nature, Nature serves humanity. When we serve animals and plants, they too serve us in return.

Make a firm decision: 'Whatever happens, I will be happy. I will be strong. God is always with me.'

Happiness depends on how you accept, understand and surrender to situations.

Learn to be thankful to everyone, to the entire creation, even to your enemy and also to those who insult, because they all help you to grow

Our attitude should be: Whatever happens I will remain strong, courageous and happy.

Whether we laugh or cry, the days are going to pass by. So why not choose to laugh?

Don't be discouraged by your incapacity to dispel darkness from the world. Light your little candle and step forward.

Those that have an attitude of service towards others are the beauty of society.

My morality, the morality of reason, is contained in a single axiom: existence exists - and in a single choice: to live.

For history tells us that while these truths may be self-evident, they've never been self-executing. That while freedom is a gift from God, it must be secured by his people here on earth.

And all of the big shots of the car industry are there, strutting their stuff. And that year, they're feeling especially good because cars were selling more than ever before.

When you're in touch with spirit, you put feeling over results.

The only reason that there has been no sabotage or espionage on the part of Japanese-Americans is that they are waiting for the right moment to strike.

It's very important, who has the most delegates. The superdelegates should not be the ones making the decision.

The awful thing about a conductor becoming geriatric is that you seem to become more desirable, not less.

Nobody responds to being made to feel judged.

My theory is that if you buy an ice-cream cone and make it hit your mouth, you can learn to play tennis. If you stick it on your forehead, your chances aren't as good.

a culture is no better than its woods