The only difference between a rich man and a poor man, is that the poor man suffers uncomfortably, while the rich man suffers comfortably.

The mind is susceptible to suggestions. It learns whatever you teach it.

However you try to define meditation, it’s not that.

In truth, to attain to interior peace, one must be willing to pass through the contrary to peace. Such is the teaching of the Sages.

The world is so constructed, that if you wish to enjoy its pleasures, you also must endure its pains.

In truth, to attain to interior peace, one must be willing to pass through the contrary to peace.

In truth to attain to interior peace one must be willing to pass through the contrary to peace.

I have lived long enough to learn that the worst kind of beings, are human beings.

It's enough to indulge and to be selfish but true happiness is really when you start giving back.

Nothing comes of severity if there be no leanings towards a change of heart. And if there be natural leanings towards a change of heart, what need for severity?

Even if you feel fear, you still have to go ahead and do what you believe in.

Widespread cultural acceptance of lying is a primary reason many of us will never know love

I write very personal songs. Subject matter is usually derived from some internal struggle that I am having.

There is no normality in life. Having two houses means that we can get out of each other's hair - which, let's face it, we've both got a lot of.

The method of production of the material things of life generally determines the social, political and spiritual currents of life.

Only audiences decide what's a franchise. Only audiences decide what's a hit. I have always been mindful of not wanting to be the Miami Heat of movies.

It's not dying you need to be afraid of, it's never having lived in the first place.