Vedas are the most rewarding and the most elevating book which can be possible in the world.

All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed. Third, it is accepted as being self-evident.

It is difficult to find happiness within oneself, but it is impossible to find it anywhere else.

The majority of men... are not capable of thinking, but only of believing, and... are not accessible to reason, but only to authority.

Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see.

A man can be himself only so long as he is alone; and if he does not love solitude, he will not love freedom; for it is only when he is alone that he is really free.

Man is the only animal who causes pain to others with no other object than wanting to do so.

Genius and madness have something in common: both live in a world that is different from that which exists for everyone else.

A pessimist is an optimist in full possession of the facts.

Religions are like fireflies. They require darkness in order to shine.

Nature shows that with the growth of intelligence comes increased capacity for pain, and it is only with the highest degree of intelligence that suffering reaches its supreme point.

Death should take more care with his paperwork.

It is not the strength of the body that counts, but the strength of the spirit.

Fulfilling your special calling brings the greatest happiness.

He had the sort of face that makes you realize God does have a sense of humor.

I feel like there are so many people I admire for so many reasons that I can't look at one person's life and say, "I want that life." I want to make my own history.

Deep in my soul, I've been so lonely, all of my hopes fading away. I've longed for love, like everyone else does, I know I'll keep searching after today.

God is greater than God.

Now here's a funky introduction of how nice I am Tell your mother, tell your father, send a telegram.

For my prom I really wanted to wear a bright color - something that was going to pop and stand out.

Satirists gain the applause of others through fear, not through love.