Take the understanding of the East and the knowledge of the West-and then seek.

Without self knowledge, without understanding the working and functions of his machine, man cannot be free, he cannot govern himself and he will always remain a slave.

Every grown-up man consists wholly of habits, although he is often unaware of it and even denies having any habits at all.

Believe nothing, not even yourself.

Remember you come here having already understood the necessity of struggling with yourself — only with yourself. Therefore thank everyone who gives you the opportunity.

It is very difficult also to sacrifice one's suffering. A man will renounce any pleasures you like but he will not give up his suffering.

The man has the possibilities of getting free gradually from the mechanical laws.