The psyche is a natural phenomenon. All aspects of the psyche, even those which seem pathological or destructive, actually serve the function of furthering our psychological development.

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.

Writing is an affair of yearning for great voyages and hauling on frayed ropes.

Introduction of deus ex machina is a tell-tale sign of sloppy plotting.

I remember one day sitting at the pool and suddenly the tears were streaming down my cheeks. Why was I so unhappy? I had success. I had security. But it wasn't enough. I was exploding inside.

Put your ear down close to your soul and listen hard.

Financial institutions make us nervous when they're trying to do well.

For those who do not wish to step away from consensus, the creative is useless at best; at worst, it is dangerous.

I don't think it really matters, who plays first. Whatever they do, they do.

A guest is a jewel on the cushion of hospitality

Wilf: God bless the cactuses! The Doctor: That's cactI. Alien: And that's racist!

Anything that draws attention to ourselves through pain-free or artificial means is a manifestation of Resistance.