If a nation expects to be ignorant and free, in a state of civilization, it expects what never was and will never be.

Thomas Jefferson

Things derive their being and nature by mutual dependence and are nothing in themselves.

Nagarjuna

The less you want, the richer you are.

Yanni

Do not conquer the world with force, for force only causes resistance. Thorns spring up when an army passes. Years of misery follow a great victory. Do only what needs to be done without using violence.

Lao Tzu

Nothing is forever except change.

Buddha

Karma is a tricky thing. To serve Karma, one must repay good Karma to others.

R. Mathias