Why be unhappy about something if it can be remedied? And what is the use of being unhappy about something if it cannot be remedied?

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?

Cosmic Ordering is like an echo! What you ask for comes back.

Being there when things are easy is one of the benefits of being a good friend. Being there when things get difficult is one of the tests.

It is too true, however disgraceful it may be to human nature, that nations in general will make war whenever they have a prospect of getting anything by it.

and now i am back in the grey world where it tastes like plastic, the monotony is buzzing through my jaws and the boredom is pulling my hair.

I'm thankful for the talent in which God gave me and I'm thankful for the environment that he placed me.

It's funny how some distance makes everything seem small, and the fears that once controlled me can't get to me at all.

I wasn't a woman who stayed tiny like I thought I would. I definitely gave myself the freedom to eat what I wanted.

She's my wife, not my girlfriend. Maybe for her it is better. For me, she's still the same girl, just my wife

I'm a big believer in going on offense, and I think Hillary Clinton is the ideal target on whom to go on offense.

If you're injecting fear into other people, then you're trying to kill their minds. You're trying to get them to stop thinking.