Where do thoughts come from, Father?”King Mafferan looked deeply into his twelve-year-old eyes. “While I may not be sure all thoughts are my own, I am sure when I own them.

Mom, Dad, I’m fourteen, I see what the world is like. And, no, I did not get this from the psychologist...I came to this understanding on my own, from what I really see in myself and about life.

Illusion (maya) cannot enter where there is ‘light’ (enlightenment, awareness). Once darkness falls, illusion will enter there. The Gnani Purush can arrange for your illusion to go away permanently.

You will not become a saint through other people's sins.

You couldn't even prove the White House staff sane beyond a reasonable doubt.

It is not a sin to be seventy but it is also no joke.

Governments must now take a leading role in moving their nations in the right direction.

Do the thing and you will have the power. But they that do not the thing, had not the power.

Painting directly from nature is difficult as things do not remain the same; the camera helps to retain the picture in your mind.

Freedom is choosing your responsibility. It's not having no responsibilitie s; it's choosing the ones you want.

All that you really want in life is to change how you feel.