Yoga means to bind back, unite. To bring the body and the soul together. For this reason the practice of yoga is a holy endeavor and the teaching of it to our people a very high calling.

Human compassion is equal to human cruelty, and it is up to each of us to tip the balance.

When people become elders - when they're older; they can be old without being an elder, really. They [can] just be old and not very useful.

I have never felt that the one thing that I am 'known for' is what I am.

Being happy is not the only happiness.

For in the end, freedom is a personal and lonely battle; and one faces down fears of today so that those of tomorrow might be engaged.

The earth is wise. It has given itself into the keeping of all, and all are therefore accountable.