Aversion is a form of bondage. We are tied to what we hate or fear. That is why, in our lives, the same problem, the same danger or difficulty, will present itself over and over again in various prospects, as long as we continue to resist or run away from it instead of examining it and solving it.

Success is nearest to those whose efforts are intense and sincere.

Sloth is the great enemy -- the inspirer of cowardice, irresolution, self-pitying grief, and trivial, hairsplitting doubts. Sloth may also be a psychological cause of sickness. It is tempting to relax from our duties, take refuge in ill-health and hide under a nice warm blanket.

When there is firm conquest over covetousness, they who have conquered it wake up to the how and why of life.

When you are inspired by some great purpose, some extraordinary project, all your thoughts break their bonds.

Yoga is a practical method for making one's life purposeful, useful and noble.

Peace can be reached through meditation on the knowledge which dreams give. Peace can also be reached through concentration upon that which is dearest to the heart.