All of humanity's problems stem from man's inability to sit quietly in a room alone.

Blaise Pascal

There is no need for temples, no need for complicated philosophies. My brain and my heart are my temples; my philosophy is kindness.

Dalai Lama

Honesty without kindness, humor, and goodheartedness can be just mean.

Pema Chödrön

Man suffers only because he takes seriously what the gods made for fun.

Alan Watts

It is better to meditate a little bit with depth than to mediate long with the mind running here and there. If you do not make an effort to control the mind it will go on doing as it pleases, no matter how long you sit to meditate.

Paramahansa Yogananda

Feeling irritated, restless, afraid, and hopeless is a reminder to listen more carefully. It's a reminder to stop talking; watch and listen.

Pema Chödrön