Can one be fully human without experiencing tragedy? The only tragedy there is in the world is ignorance; all evil comes from that.

Silence is not the absence of sound, but the absence of self.

All that you give to others you are giving to yourself.

If what you seek is Truth, there is one thing you must have above all else.” “I know. An overwhelming passion for it.” “No. An unremitting readiness to admit you may be wrong.

You are only a disciple because your eyes are closed. The day you open them you will see there is nothing you can learn from me or anyone.

The poor think they will be happy when they become rich. The rich think they will be happy when they are rid of their ulcers.

You are never in love with anyone. You're only in love with your prejudiced and hopeful idea of that person.