From my point of view, he can be called a remarkable man who stands out from those around him by the resourcefulness of his mind, and who knows how to be restrained in the manifestations which proceed from his nature, at the same time conducting himself justly and tolerantly towards the weaknesses of others.

There is a cosmic law which says that every satisfaction must be paid for with a dissatisfaction.

There do exist enquiring minds, which long for the truth of the heart, seek it, strive to solve the problems set by life, try to penetrate to the essence of things and phenomena and to penetrate into themselves. If a man reasons and thinks soundly, no matter which path he follows in solving these problems, he must inevitably arrive back at himself, and begin with the solution of the problem of what he is himself and what his place is in the world around him.

Nothing can be attained without suffering but at the same time one must begin by sacrificing suffering.

A miracle is not the breaking of physical laws, but rather represents laws which are incomprehensible to us.

He who has gotten rid of the disease of "tomorrow" has a chance of achieving what he is here for.

The evolution of man is the evolution of his consciousness, and 'consciousness' cannot evolve unconsciously. The evolution of man is the evolution of his will, and 'will' cannot evolve involuntarily.