A man is not called wise because he talks and talks again; but if he is peaceful, loving and fearless then he is in truth called wise.
Whatever the present moment contains, accept it as if you had chosen it.
If it is not right do not do it. If it is not true do not say it.
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of light, it was the season of darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair.
We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves.
Only the development of compassion and understanding for others can bring us the tranquility and happiness we all seek.
The soul becomes dyed with the colour of its thoughts.
My best friend is the one who brings out the best in me.
As far as we can discern, the sole purpose of human existence is to kindle a light of meaning in the darkness of mere being.
Free at last, Free at last, Thank God almighty we are free at last.
In my walks, every man I meet is my superior in some way, and in that I learn from him.
In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks.
From the ashes a fire shall be woken, A light from the shadows shall spring; Renewed shall be blade that was broken, The crownless again shall be king.
I have been impressed with the urgency of doing. Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Being willing is not enough; we must do.
Without friends, no one would want to live, even if he had all other goods.
Love is just a word until someone comes along and gives it meaning.
Music can change the world because it can change people.
In dwelling, live close to the ground. In thinking, keep to the simple. In conflict, be fair and generous. In governing, don’t try to control. In work, do what you enjoy. In family life, be completely present.
Travel changes you. As you move through this life and this world you change things slightly, you leave marks behind, however small. And in return, life – and travel – leaves marks on you. Most of the time, those marks – on your body or on your heart – are beautiful. Often, though, they hurt.
A good friend who points out mistakes and imperfections and rebukes evil is to be respected as if he reveals the secret of some hidden treasure.