“Faith is stronger than so-called reality.”

“The notion that human life has greater value than any other form of life is both unjustifiable and arrogant.”

“Disciples and devotees…what are most of them doing? Worshipping the teapot instead of drinking the tea!”

“Why are you unhappy?Because 99.9 percent of everything you think, and of everything you do, is for yourself—and there isn’t one.”

“We have the best chance of communicating our thoughts if we are sincere and speak from the heart, without hidden intent.”

“Everything that happens, happens at the only possible time it can happen, and it is always at exactly the right time.”

“Rest is essential, but during our periods of rest, we must think to ourselves that in resting we are renewing our energy to fulfill our commitment.”

“It is more important that we listen to others than to always be speaking, for in that way we learn what there is to know. We should be easy to talk to, and grateful for new information.”

“Everything that happens, happens at the only possible time it can happen, and it is always at exactly the right time. We cannot get to an appointment before we arrive—or after. It is only at the instant of our arrival that we can arrive, and that is always at exactly the right moment, the perfect moment, the only possible moment.”

“Faith is stronger than so-called reality.”

“A diminished self-image causes us to slouch, to avoid looking others in the eye, to be unassertive, to be indecisive. On the other hand, a healthy self-image causes us to carry ourselves well, to speak confidently and to portray dignity.”