"The constant assertion of belief is an indication of fear."
Indication of Fear
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Only in Relationship You Can Know Yourself
"Only in relationship you can know yourself, not in abstraction and certainly not in isolation. The movement of behavior is the sure guide to yourself. It's the mirror of your consciousness: this mirror will reveal its content, the images, the attachments, the fears,...
Education
"There is no need to education. It is not that you read a book, pass an examination, and finish with education. The whole of life, from the moment you are born to the moment you die, is a process of learning."
The Story About the Devil and a Friend of his
"You may remember the story of how the devil and a friend of his were walking down the street, when they saw ahead of them a man stoop down and pick up something from the ground, look at it, and put it away in his pocket. The friend said to the devil, 'What did that...
The Lost Relationship with Nature
"When one loses the deep intimate relationship with nature, then temples, mosques and churches become important."
Understanding
"When we talk about understanding, surely it takes place only when the mind listens completely - the mind being your heart, your nerves, your ears - when you give your whole attention to it."
The Mind
"The mind has to be empty to see clearly."
Confusion and Hate
"Hitler and Mussolini were only the primary spokesmen for the attitude of domination and craving for power that are in the heart of almost everyone. Until the source is cleared, there will always be confusion and hate, wars and class antagonisms."
Freedom and Love Go Together
"Freedom and love go together. Love is not a reaction. If I love you because you love me, that is mere trade, a thing to be bought in the market; it is not love. To love is not to ask anything in return, not even to feel that you are giving something - and it is only...
Pain
"Pain itself destroys pain. Suffering itself frees man from suffering."