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

“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.”

“None should say: I can trust, or I cannot trust until he is master of the option, of trusting or not trusting.”

“What I've learnt - to my cost - on several occasions in my life, is that people will put up with all manner of bad behaviour so long as you're giving them what they want. They'll laugh and get into...”

“Life is ever changing.We are ever transforming.”

“Ownership is not limited to material things. It can also apply to points of view. Once we take ownership of an idea whether its about politics or sports what do we do? We love it perhaps more tha...”

“Q: How can I help myself?A: By remembering the proverb: The Path is not to be found anywhere except in human service, from Saadi.”

“Q: How can I help myself?A: By remembering the proverb: ‘The Path is not to be found anywhere except in human service’, from Saadi.”