We seem to gain wisdom more readily through our failures than through our successes. We always think of failure as read more

We seem to gain wisdom more readily through our failures than through our successes. We always think of failure as the antithesis of success, but it isn't. Success often lies just the other side of failure.

You have to find out what's right for you, so it's trial and error. You are going to be all read more

You have to find out what's right for you, so it's trial and error. You are going to be all right if you accept realistic goals for yourself.

If you have the insight of non-self, if you have the insight of impermanence, you should make that insight into read more

If you have the insight of non-self, if you have the insight of impermanence, you should make that insight into a concentration that you keep alive throughout the day. Then what you say, what you think, and what you do will then be in the light of that wisdom and you will avoid making mistakes and creating suffering.

The refusal to choose is a form of choice; disbelief is a form of belief.

The refusal to choose is a form of choice; disbelief is a form of belief.

A rose without thorns is like love without heartbreak; it doesn't make sense.

A rose without thorns is like love without heartbreak; it doesn't make sense.

The well bred contradict other people. The wise contradict themselves.

The well bred contradict other people. The wise contradict themselves.

A fool flatters himself, a wise man flatters the fool.

A fool flatters himself, a wise man flatters the fool.

I hate to see things done by halves. If it be right, do it boldly,--if it be wrong leave it read more

I hate to see things done by halves. If it be right, do it boldly,--if it be wrong leave it undone.

It does not take much strength to do things, but it requires great strength to decide on what to do.

It does not take much strength to do things, but it requires great strength to decide on what to do.