The fundamental factor of self-deception is this constant desire to be something in this world and in the world hereafter.

Freedom is not a reaction; freedom is not a choice. . Freedom is found in the choiceless awareness of our daily existence and activity.

If you realize that the ultimate happiness for all depends not on disorder of the emotions for either sex, but in harmonizing the emotions, all the problems will vanish.

The ending is the beginning, and the beginning is the first step, and the first step is the only step.

Goodness is not in the backyard of the individual nor in the open field of the collective; goodness flowers only in freedom from both.

The mind gives meaning to anything but the meaning it gives is meaningless.

I was supremely happy, for I had seen. Nothing could ever be the same. I have drunk at the clear and pure waters and my thirst was appeased. ...I have seen the Light. I have touched compassion which heals all sorrow and suffering; it is not for myself, but for the world. ...Love in all its glory has intoxicated my heart; my heart can never be closed. I have drunk at the fountain of Joy and eternal Beauty. I am God-intoxicated.