Men have the illusion of having a duty to make the world spin properly, which is precisely what makes it wobble.

Ignorant people remain ignorant because they have a secret agreement to call one another intelligent.

Self awakening enables you to see the human scene as it is, not as it appears to be, which frees you of its chaos.

Just as surely as distress must follow self-deceit, healing must follow self-honesty.

Be very careful that you do not unconsciously assume that nervous tension is power. This is vital. Watch yourself the next time you work toward some goal. Look very closely to discover tense feelings and nervous thoughts whirling around inside. Do not let them deceive you into assuming that they are creative forces; they are not. They are thieves of genuine powers. As always, your awareness of their thievery is your first fine step toward casting them out.

Self-knowledge is the great power by which we comprehend and control our lives

A desperation to escape a problem is the wrong way. A passion to understand it is the right way