“The existence of relative truth does not prove the non-existence of universal truth.”

“Almost every day I am reminded of Saadi's reflection that there is no senseless tyranny like that of subordinates.”

“Causes: As important a fact as any individual cause on earth is the vital incapacity of the human individual to distinguish between genuine cause and one which is foisted upon him by pressure, envi...”

“You say that this society will come to an end, because societies always have done so. I wonder whether they have ended because they were not really societies at all.”

“Presence and AbsenceA certain person may have, as you say, a wonderful presence: I do not know. What I do know is that he has a perfectly delightful absence.”

“EXPECTATION If, from time to time, you give up expectation, you will be able to perceive what it is you are getting.”

“I have heard all that you have had to say to me on your problems.You ask me what to do about them.It is my view that your real problem is that you are a member of the human race.Face that one first.”

“Listening to your heartbeats, I will fall asleep.”

“While the whole world was asleep, the caterpillar was awake, working towards becoming a butterfly.”

“We must not fall asleep in the present because the now moment is the only reality we truly have.”

“It is better to be hated for what you are than to be loved for what you are not.”

“If I am going to be drownedif I am going to be drownedif I am going to be drowned, why, in the name of the seven mad gods who rule the sea, was I allowed to come thus far and contemplate sand and t...”

“I'm an Earth ecstatic, and my creed is simple: All life is sacred, life loves life, and we are capable of improving our behavior toward one another. As basic as that is, for me it's also tonic and ...”