Whenever conflict arises among living creatures the sense of ownership is the cause.

All the suffering in the world comes from seeking pleasure for oneself. All the happiness in the world comes from seeking pleasure for others.

It is not possible to control all external events; But, if I simply control my mind what need is there to control other things?

As long as space abides and as long as the world abides, so long may I abide, destroying the sufferings of the world.

All those who are unhappy in the world are so as a result of their desire for their own happiness. All those who are happy in the world are so as a result of their desire for the happiness of others.

It is natural for the immature to harm others. Getting angry with them is like resenting a fire for burning.

Instead of trying to cover the whole world with leather, put on some sandals.

May those whose hell it is to hate and hurt be turned into lovers bringing flowers.

May the pain of every living creature be completely cleared away. May I be the doctor and the medicine and may I be the nurse for all sick beings in the world until everyone is healed.

We are all slaves of our own actions. Why be angry with anyone else?

All the harm, fear, and suffering in the world are caused by attachment to the self: Why should I hold on to this great demon?

Os ventos do destino são imutáveis.

To have seen something means it has come into one’s understanding. To have known something means it has come into one’s knowledge. There is a vast difference between ‘seeing’ and ‘knowing’.

I had a dream about you last night.. You were in the amazon rain forest yipping like a dog.

... if sin had a taste she’d found it.

The measure of success is not whether you have a tough problem to deal with, but whether it is the same problem you had last year.

A single girl must lead a double life don't you think?

The new Ann Taylor is for modern women who want to take on the world in style.

Success and profitability are outcomes of focusing on customers and employees, not objectives.

I guess I do prefer a ball cap. I have performed without a cap, mostly at funerals and weddings.

Shall I not take mine ease in mine inn but I shall have my pocket picked?