You don't have to control your thoughts; you just have to stop letting them control you.

Unless someone truly has the power to say no, they never truly have the power to say yes.

Life has three rules: Paradox, Humor, and Change. - Paradox: Life is a mystery; don't waste your time trying to figure it out. - Humor: Keep a sense of humor, especially about yourself. It is a strength beyond all measure - Change: Know that nothing ever stays the same.

Life is the only real teacher. It offers many experiences....But the lessons of experience are hidden.

When you begin your transcendental training, focusing your best efforts, without attachment to outcomes, you will understand the peaceful warrior's way.

Meditation is a valuable exercise, but eventually you have to open up your eyes and look around.

You are rich if you have enough money to satisfy all your desires. So there are two ways to be rich: you earn, inherit, borrow, beg, or steal enough money to meet all your desires; or you cultivate a simple lifestyle of few desires; that way you always have enough money.