There is no fire without some smoke.

He who has so little knowledge of human natures as to seek happiness by changing anything but his own disposition will waste his life in fruitless efforts.

Ignorance never settle a question.

The whole universe is contained within a single human being—you.

Your body is precious. It is our vehicle for awakening. Treat it with care.

Being aware of a single shortcoming within yourself is far more useful than being aware of a thousand in someone else!

Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience.

How could man rejoice in victory and delight in the slaughter of men?

No problem is so deep that it cannot be overcome, given the will of all parties, through discussion and negotiation rather than force and violence.

If you have overcome your inclination and not been overcome by it, you have reason to rejoice.

Never allow a person to tell you no who doesn’t have the power to say yes.

Madness does not govern a country; discussion does.

Never cross a man, not afraid to die.

We can disagree and still love each other unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist.