It is a great mistake to regard a certain object as pleasurable in itself and to store the idea of it in the mind in hope of fulfilling a want by its actual presence in the future. If objects were pleasurable in themselves, then the same dress or food would always please everyone, which is not the case.

Is a diamond less valuable because it is covered with mud? God sees the changeless beauty of our souls. He knows we are not our mistakes.

As a broken microphone cannot broadcast a message, so a restless mind cannot transmit prayers to God

As you find your soul-reservoir of peace, less and less controversy will be able to afflict your life.

God made us angels of energy, encased in solids - currents of life dazzling through a material bulb of flesh.

Those who are unconquered in spirit are the real successes in life. If you can so train or condition your mind that you are content regardless of what you have or do not have, and if you can stand the challenge of all your trials and remain calm-that is true happiness.

In the state of love, no matter what you do, it's going to be good.