It is the eye of other people that ruin us. If I were blind I would want, neither fine clothes, read more

It is the eye of other people that ruin us. If I were blind I would want, neither fine clothes, fine houses or fine furniture.

A person is born with feelings of envy and hate. If he gives way to them, they will lead him read more

A person is born with feelings of envy and hate. If he gives way to them, they will lead him to violence and crime, and any sense of loyalty and good faith will be abandoned.

I stand here before you not as a prophet, but as a humble servant of you, the people.

I stand here before you not as a prophet, but as a humble servant of you, the people.

Reasonable people adapt themselves to the world. Unreasonable people attempt to adapt the world to themselves. All progress, therefore, depends read more

Reasonable people adapt themselves to the world. Unreasonable people attempt to adapt the world to themselves. All progress, therefore, depends on unreasonable people.

People are lonely because they build walls instead of bridges.

People are lonely because they build walls instead of bridges.

People are afraid of themselves, of their own reality; their feelings most of all. People talk about how great love read more

People are afraid of themselves, of their own reality; their feelings most of all. People talk about how great love is, but that's bullshit. Love hurts. Feelings are disturbing. People are taught that pain is evil and dangerous. How can they deal with love if they're afraid to feel? Pain is meant to wake us up. People try to hide their pain. But they're wrong. Pain is something to carry, like a radio. You feel your strength in the experience of pain. It's all in how you carry it. That's what matters. Pain is a feeling. Your feelings are a part of you. Your own reality. If you feel ashamed of them, and hide them, you're letting society destroy your reality. You should stand up for your right to feel your pain.

People need loving the most when they deserve it the least

People need loving the most when they deserve it the least

Individually, we are one drop. Together, we are an ocean.

Individually, we are one drop. Together, we are an ocean.

People are very open-minded about new things - as long as they're exactly like the old ones.

People are very open-minded about new things - as long as they're exactly like the old ones.