Once the seed of faith takes root, it cannot be blown away, even by the strongest wind - Now that’s a blessing.

The intellectual quest, though fine as pearl or coral, is not the spiritual search. That spiritual search is on another level. Spiritual wine is a different substance.

When something goes wrong, accuse yourself first. Even the wisdom of Plato or Solomon can wobble and go blind

Know that the outward form passes away, but the world of reality remains forever. How long will you play at loving the shape of the jug? Leave the jug; go, seek the water!

Take someone who doesn't keep score, who's not looking to be richer, or afraid of losing, who has not the slightest interest even in his own personality: he's free.

There is a fountain inside you. Don't walk around with an empty bucket.

You think the shadow is the substance.