In order to have compassion for others, we have to have compassion for ourselves.

We don't experience the world fully unless we are willing to give everything away.

The teacher will never give up on the student no matter how mixed up he or she might be

Never underestimate the desire to bolt.

Our neurosis and our wisdom are made out of the same material. If you throw out your neurosis, you also throw out your wisdom.

we come to realize that other people's welfare is just as important as our own. In helping them, we help ourselves. In helping ourselves, we help the world.

When we are willing to stay even a moment with uncomfortable energy, we gradually learn not to fear it.