As you look at many people's lives, you see that their suffering is in a way gratifying, for they are comfortable in it. They make their lives a living hell, but a familiar one.
Ram DassIn communications empathy knowing respect spirituality tolerance understanding. Only that in you which is me can hear what I'm saying.
Ram DassInstitutions don't change the world in fundamental ways. The way the world changes is heart to heart to heart by individuals, not by institutions.
Ram DassI've firmly come to the conclusion that there are no 'themes' for me anymore. I can't be told who to hate, who to fight, who to subdue - I only see an 'us' in my heart.
Ram Dass