No amount of evidence will ever persuade an idiot

Before giving, the mind of the giver is happy; while giving, the mind of the giver is made peaceful; and having given, the mind of the giver is uplifted.

Nothing is forever except change.

In protecting oneself, others are protected; In protecting others, oneself is protected.

Wherever you live is your temple, if you treat it like one.

We do not learn by experience, but by our capacity for experience.

How does one practice mindfulness? Sit in meditation. Be aware of only your breath.

When an evil-doer, seeing you practise goodness, comes and maliciously insults you, you should patiently endure it and not feel angry with him, for the evil-doer is insulting himself by trying to insult you.

The fool who thinks he is wise is just a fool. The fool who knows he is a fool is wise indeed.

The good renounce everything. The pure don't babble about sensual desires. Whether touched by pleasure or pain, the wise show no change of temper.

Politicians and diapers must be changed often, and for the same reason.

I was educated once - it took me years to get over it.

Life is short, Break the Rules. Forgive quickly, Kiss slowly. Love truly. Laugh uncontrollably And never regret ANYTHING That makes you smile.

Why waste your money looking up your family tree? Just go into politics and your opponent will do it for you.

Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.

Never argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience.

If you don't read the newspaper, you're uninformed. If you read the newspaper, you're mis-informed.

Give every day the chance to become the most beautiful day of your life.

The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.