The deepest longing in the human breast is the desire for appreciation.

The world we see that seems so insane is the result of a belief system that is not working. To perceive the world differently, we must be willing to change our belief system, let the past slip away, expand our sense of now, and dissolve the fear in our minds.

Our belief at the beginning of a doubtful undertaking is the one thing that assures the successful outcome of any venture.

Philosophy is "an unusually stubborn attempt to think clearly.

Common sense and a sense of humor are the same thing, moving at different speeds. A sense of humor is just common sense, dancing.

An experience, perceptual or conceptual, must conform to reality in order to be true

We have grown literally afraid to be poor. We despise anyone who elects to be poor in order to simplify and save his inner life. If he does not join the general scramble and pant with the money-making street, we deem him spiritless and lacking in ambition