We never get upset over what happens. Never. We get upset because of preconceived ideas as to what we think should happen, what we want to happen. When our preference clashes with the reality, we get hurt. Rid yourself of all preconceived ideas as to what should happen. You are then at peace whatever happens.

Resistance to the disturbance is the disturbance.

It is wise to seek immortality for time defeats all other ambitions.

You can end half your troubles immediately by no longer permitting people to tell you what you want.

A false path must be tensely and angrily defended by those it has deceived.

Who asks a king for a penny?

Beauty is only skin deep, but it's a valuable asset if you're poor or haven't any sense.