We fool ourselves so much we could do it for a living.

You are the grim, goal-oriented ones who will not believe that the joy is in the journey rather than the destination no matter how many times it has been proven to you.

Get busy living or get busy dying.....there ain't nothing inbetween

Life is fair. We all get the same nine-month shake in the box, and then the dice roll. Some people get a run of sevens. Some people, unfortunately, get snake-eyes. Its just how the world is.

Long days and pleasant nights

I wanted to say goodbye to someone, and have someone say goodbye to me. The goodbyes we speak and the goodbyes we hear are the goodbyes that tell us we´re still alive

She couldn't be on his wavelength all the time. That's all. When you could recognize that and deal with it, you were on your way to an adult relationship.

Life was a wheel, its only job was to turn, and it always came back to where it started

Smile if you want a smile from another face.

If someone does not smile at you, be generous and offer your own smile. Nobody needs a smile more than the one that cannot smile to others.

A genuine, affectionate smile is very important in our day-to-day lives.

A simple smile. That's the start of opening your heart and being compassionate to others.

A genuine smile touches something fundamental in us, our natural appreciation of kindness

genuine smile and laugh never goes out of fashion

We can never obtain peace in the outer world until we make peace with ourselves.

World peace must develop from inner peace. Peace is not just mere absence of violence. Peace is, I think, the manifestation of human compassion.

Sometimes when I meet old friends, it reminds me how quickly time passes. And it makes me wonder if we've utilized our time properly or not. Proper utilization of time is so important. While we have this body, and especially this amazing human brain, I think every minute is something precious. Our day-to-day existence is very much alive with hope, although there is no guarantee of our future. There is no guarantee that tomorrow at this time we will be here. But we are working for that purely on the basis of hope. So, we need to make the best use of our time. I believe that the proper utilization of time is this: if you can, serve other people, other sentient beings. If not, at least refrain from harming them. I think that is the whole basis of my philosophy. So, let us reflect what is truly of value in life, what gives meaning to our lives, and set our priorities on the basis of that. The purpose of our life needs to be positive. We weren't born with the purpose of causing trouble, harming others. For our life to be of value, I think we must develop basic good human qualities—warmth, kindness, compassion. Then our life becomes meaningful and more peaceful—happier.”

An open heart is an open mind.

The very purpose of our life is to seek happiness.

Happiness is determined more by one's state of mind than by external events.

The more honest you are, the more open, the less fear you will have, because there's no anxiety about being exposed or revealed to others.

Happiness is determined more by one’s state of mind than by external events.

The greater the level of calmness of our mind, the greater our peace of mind, the greater our ability to enjoy a happy and joyful life.

A happy mind is a healthy mind, and a healthy mind is good for the body.

Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible. And be kinder than is necessary.

In order to carry a positive action we must develop here a positive vision.

The roots of all goodness lie in the soil of appreciation for goodness.

No matter how educated or wealthy you are, if you don’t have peace of mind, you won’t be happy. 

Do not let the behavior of others destroy your inner peace.

Our visit to this planet is short, so we should use our time meaningfully, which we can do by helping others wherever possible.

As you breathe in, cherish yourself. As you breathe out, cherish all beings.

I have found that the greatest degree of inner tranquility comes from the development of love and compassion. The more we care for the happiness of others, the greater is our own sense of well-being. Cultivating a close, warmhearted feeling for others automatically puts the mind at ease. It is the ultimate source of success in life.

I try to treat whoever I meet as an old friend. This gives me a genuine feeling of happiness. It is the practice of compassion

Only the development of compassion and understanding for others can bring us the tranquility and happiness we all seek.

I believe each human being has the potential to change, to transform one’s own attitude, no matter how difficult the situation.

Be the change you wish to be

To conquer oneself is a greater victory than to conquer thousands in a battle.

Anger and hatred are signs of weakness, while compassion is a sure sign of strength.

Judge your success by what you had to give up in order to get it.

Judge your success by what you had to give up in order to get it.

If we are to create a more peaceful world, made up of peaceful individuals, we need a greater concern for others — altruism. That gives inner strength, self-confidence.

Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible. And be kinder than is necessary.

Open your arms to change but don’t let go of your values.

I believe the ultimate source of blessings is within us.

Choose to be optimistic, it feels better.

Choose to be optimistic, it feels better.

An open heart is an open mind.

Be compassionate, not just to your friends but to everyone.

Remember that sometimes not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck.

Thinking of ourselves as somehow special isolates us.