The ultimate truth is so simple. It is nothing more than being in the pristine state. This is all that needs to be said. Only mature minds can grasp the simple truth in all its nakedness.

Happiness is your nature. It is not wrong to desire it. What is wrong is seeking it outside when it is inside.

The question 'Who am I?' is not really meant to get an answer, the question 'Who am I?' is meant to dissolve the questioner.

Silence is truth. Silence is bliss. Silence is peace. And hence Silence is the Self.

Why should you trouble yourself about the future? You do not even properly know about the present. Take care of the present, the future will take care of itself.

Thoughts come and go. Feelings come and go. Find out what it is that remains.

Your true nature is that of infinite spirit. The feeling of limitation is the work of the mind.

Your own Self-Realization is the greatest service you can render the world.

If one's mind has peace, the whole world will appear peaceful.

All unhappiness is due to the ego. With it comes all your trouble. If you would deny the ego and scorch it by ignoring it you would be free.

No one succeeds without effort... Those who succeed owe their success to perseverance.

Only in stillness does the imperceivable become discernible

The ability to go anywhere in our imagination is a pure expression of individual freedom. It is a creative force that can help us transcend reality.

The perfect Christmas tree? All Christmas trees are perfect!

It was 22 years of work in a row, right up until 1987. Twenty-two years in a row-either on tour, writing an album, or recording an album. It wasn't until 1987 that I was able to take a breath.

German history is full of serious mistakes pertaining to premature personnel decisions.

I got a cold feeling toward religion in general. I don't think God would want to separate families.

Teachers have to respect the privacy of students' creative life, but at the same time give them a chance to express themselves.

Keep your temper, said the Caterpillar.

Zen martini: A martini with no vermouth at all. And no gin, either.

You have to give up some of the old so that you can make room for the new.