Quotes by Rasheed Ogunlaru

“Communication is the breath or death of any relationship”

“Choose your counsel, company and companions wisely: beware seeking wise words of advice from a fool or expecting informed opinions or decisions from the ignorant.”

“A free spirit is not bound by this, that, matter, materialism or opinion. They sing, dance and flow on the wind - for they are at one with it. They are nothing and everything - void and expanse. Ev...”

“Live your life, sing your song. Not full of expectations. Not for the ovations. But for the joy of it.”

“Step outside for a while - calm your mind. It is better to hug a tree than to bang your head against a wall continually”

“We are one at the root - we just part at the branch”

“Your words, thoughts, intentions and actions today are your best hope, comfort, building blocks and insurance for tomorrow. But it is now alone that is guaranteed tomorrow is a dream, a maybe a po...”

“The stiller you are the calmer life is.”

“There is no well being without inner peace.”

“Success is a trophy, a title, something gained, attained or retained. Fulfilment, true happiness, contentment.... bliss is the gift of the self-realised. That is the real prize.”

“Perhaps above everything compassion is the most important thing to embrace and emanate in life. It will enhance your life - and it's the one thing that will elevate and heal mankind”

“The pathway to enlightenment, transformation and liberation is the heart not the mind.”

“Happiness is awaiting you every moment of each day for you to embrace. You just make the mistake that you need to achieve 'this' or 'that' or reach something you call 'success' in order to gain it.”

“Expectation and disappointment are far from friends but they are close relations.”

“Unlike many other journeys, when it comes to finding self and matters of the heart you'll swiftly find yourself lost if you follow someone else's”

“Your life - and all lives - will be richer if lived with a open, loving heart rather than a closed, fearful mind”

“You will never get the best out of anyone professionally unless you understand what motivates and makes them tick personally - as a human being”

“Despair and disappointment are the parent of countless inspired, inspiring, triumphant creations”

“Gratitude is the best food and fuel to start the day for you. Have some at lunchtime and again at dinner too. It will energise and sustain you - the whole day through. But it will also leave you ro...”

“You may wonder why so many of my quotes - and all my work - is about love, compassion and inner peace? Because life is nothing, empty, bereft without these things.”