“Care about what other people think and you will always be their prisoner.”

When there is no desire, all things are at peace.

The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.

The truth is not always beautiful, nor beautiful words the truth.

Respond intelligently even to unintelligent treatment.

When the student is ready the teacher will appear. When the student is truly ready. The teacher will Disappear.

The road you can talk about is not the road you can walk on.

The flame that burns Twice as bright burns half as long.

If you are untrustworthy, people will not trust you.

Simplicity, patience, compassion. These three are your greatest treasures.

Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like.

Simple in actions and thoughts, you return to the source of being.

Because of a great love, one is courageous

Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love.

Darkness within darkness. The gateway to all understanding.

The Way to do is to be.

Health is the greatest possession. Contentment is the greatest treasure. Confidence is the greatest friend.

My father was always not concerned about the wealth I have, but every year he would ask me, how much have you given in charity? And how much taxes have you paid?

I don’t care about three years ago – I don’t care about two years ago. I don’t care about last year. The only thing I care about is this week.

I don’t care for sex. I find it an embarrassing, dull exercise. I prefer sports, where you can win.

It’s not yours, nor is it mine. It’s ours, so let’s protect it!

Love is knowing that she is delicate and not breaking her still.

There can be no greater well wisher for me in life than my mother.

You’re not just going out there, maybe sacrificing your own life. There’s also sacrifices still going on at home. You can serve in the military and have a good marriage, but you just need to be aware of it so you can take those steps to take care of it.

When people talk to you in such glowing terms, that is the time to be very, very alert because the worst of the mistakes are made in the best of the times.