Nine times out of ten, we are disappointed in life because we don't ask enough of it.

Peoplewho are too concerned with how well they are doing will be less successfuland feel less competent than those who focus on the task itself... Somepsychologists call it a conflict between egoorientation,or between extrinsic and intrinsic motivation…

Quite often good things have hurtful consequnces. There are instances of men who have been ruined by their money or killed by their courage.

Fortunatelypsychoanalysis is not the only way to resolve inner conflicts. Life itselfstill remains a very effective therapist.

Thetorment of human frustration, whatever its immediate cause,is the knowledge that the self is in prison, its vital force and ‘mangledmind’ leaking away in lonely, wasteful self-conflict.

There'sno point in arguing with partisan supporters. Their views are their identity.Nothing you can tell the most phlegmatic follower.

You can not do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late.

Hatred does not not cease by hatred; but only by rule; this is the eternal rule.

Firstkeep the peace within yourself, then you can alsobring peace to others.

Liberation is not deliverance.

A matter that becomes clear ceases to concern us.

Suffering is the sole origin of consciousness.