Mastery lies not merely in stilling the mind, but in directing it towards whatever point we desire, in allowing it to be active as far as we wish, in using it to fulfill our purpose, in causing it to be still when we want to still it. He who has come to this has created his heaven within himself; he has no need to wait for a heaven in the hereafter, for he has produced it within his own mind now.

... The wise in all ages... have tried to learn one thing only, and that was resignation to the Will of God. By doing this, they have reached a stage at which they could see from God's point of view.

The purpose of creation is beauty. Nature in all its various aspects develops towards beauty, and therefore it is plain that the purpose of life is to evolve towards beauty.

The soul of all is one soul and the truth is one truth, under whatever religion it is hidden.

Life is a symphony, and the action of every person in this life is the playing of his particular part in the music.

Living in the world without insight into the hidden laws of nature is like not knowing the language of the country in which one was born.

As long as in love there is "you" and "me," love is not fully kindled.