There is not in the universe a more ridiculous, nor a more contemptible animal, than a proud clergyman.

Adversity is the trial of principle. Without it a man hardly knows whether he is honest or not.

Without adversity a person hardly knows whether they are honest or not.

Money is the fruit of evil, as often as the root of it.

Happiness is found in doing, not merely possessing.

To know yourself as the Being underneath the thinker, the stillness underneath the mental noise, the love and joy underneath the pain, is freedom, salvation, enlightenment.

The fun for me is to mix it all up. I would actually like to do something as far away from what I've just done, just for my own personal joy and growth, for what I want to do.

That action is best which procures the greatest happiness for the greatest numbers.