Be happy for those who are happy, have compassion towards the unhappy, and maintain equanimity towards the wicked.

It is not enough to have intuitions; we must act on them; we must live them.

The way to eliminate ignorance is through steady, focused discrimination between the observer and the world.

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

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.

It is only when the correct practice is followed for a long time, without interruptions and with a quality of positive attitude and eagerness, that it can succeed.

Be happy for those who are happy, have compassion towards the unhappy, and maintain equanimity towards the wicked.