Let the intellect alone, it has its usefulness in its proper sphere, but let it not interfere with the flowing of the life-stream.

We have two eyes to see two sides of things, but there must be a third eye which will see everything at the same time and yet not see anything. That is to understand Zen.

The mind has first to be attuned to the Unconscious.

Zen teaches nothing; it merely enables us to wake up and become aware. It does not teach, it points.

Zen has nothing to teach us in the way of intellectual analysis; nor has it any set doctrines which are imposed on its followers for acceptance.

The ego-shell in which we live is the hardest thing to outgrow.

Great works are done when one is not calculating and thinking.