"As we let our light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence actually liberates others."

"The goal of spiritual practice is full recovery, and the only thing you need to recover from is a fractured sense of self."

"Some men know that a light touch of the tongue, running from a woman's toes to her ears, lingering in the softest way possible in various places in between, given often enough and sincerely enough, would add immeasurably to world peace."

"The only work that will ultimately bring any good to any of us is the work of contributing to the healing of the world."

"Somebody will always break your records. It is how you live that counts."

"Old age is the most unexpected of all things that happen to a man."

"Good manners sometimes means simply putting up with other people's bad manners."

"The well-being and welfare of children should always be our focus."