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.

The miracle of self-healing occurs when the inner patient yields to the inner physician.

Mysticism is not this or that particular cup on the table; it is the water poured into all of them.

Persistence prevails, like a stream that is temporarily blocked by boulders and then collects force enough to overflow onward.

The most marvelous experience of life is to transform life according to reality, not imagination.

How would you feel if you had no fear? Feel like that. How would you behave toward other people if you realized their powerlessness to hurt you? Behave like that. How would your react to so-called misfortune if you saw its inability to bother you? React like that. How would you think toward yourself if you knew you were really all right? Think like that.

Be teachable. That is the whole secret.