“We place artificial demands on ourselves that undermine our happiness. These demands force us to work harder and harder to cross a finish line that keeps moving.”

“People stop trying when theres no benefit for being exceptional and no consequence for being mediocre.”

“Keeping score, in friendships, is a losing game.”

“Many people are actually poor because the only thing they have is money.”

“Its your life to live. Own it! You have to live with yourself for the rest of your life.”

“A positive mental attitude can improve your health, enhance your relationships, increase your chances of success, and add years to your life.”

“Whenever you don't know someone and you overhear their problems they always sound so trivial.”

“Our problems stem from our acceptance of this filthy, rotten system.”

“There are always answers. We just have to be smart enough.”

“The meaning of worldly life is external problems [upadhi, problems arising out of external situations]. There is nothing in it which belongs to us. Seeds (causes) of external problems are sown, and...”

“That's where all the trouble in life comes from. Thinking.”