“Each work has to pass through these stages — ridicule, opposition, and then acceptance. Those who think ahead of their time are sure to be misunderstood.”

Ask nothing; want nothing in return. Give what you have to give; it will come back to you, but do not think of that now.

Take risks in your life. If you win, you can lead. If you lose, you can guide.

Condemn none: if you can stretch out a helping hand, do so. If you cannot, fold your hands, bless your brothers, and let them go their own way.

The more we come out and do good to others, the more our hearts will be purified, and God will be in them.

Take up one idea. Make that one idea your life.

All power is within you; you can do anything and everything. Believe in that.

The fire that warms us can also consume us; it is not the fault of the fire.

You have to grow from the inside out. None can teach you, none can make you spiritual. There is no other teacher but your own soul.