Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.

Pure mathematics is, in its way, the poetry of logical ideas.

Occurrences in this domain are beyond the reach of exact prediction because of the variety of factors in operation, not because of any lack of order in nature.

We still do not know one thousandth of one percent of what nature has revealed to us.

Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding.

Politics is for the present, but an equation is for eternity.

I am not only a pacifist but a militant pacifist. I am willing to fight for peace. Nothing will end war unless the people themselves refuse to go to war.

Force always attracts men of low morality.

If you are out to describe the truth, leave elegance to the tailor.

Heroism on command, senseless violence, and all the loathsome nonsense that goes by the name of patriotism - how passionately I hate them!

Anyone who doesn't take truth seriously in small matters cannot be trusted in large ones either.

In matters of truth and justice, there is no difference between large and small problems, for issues concerning the treatment of people are all the same.

If we knew what it was we were doing, it would not be called research, would it?

It is strange to be known so universally and yet to be so lonely.

Anger dwells only in the bosom of fools.

When you are courting a nice girl an hour seems like a second. When you sit on a red-hot cinder a second seems like an hour. That's relativity.

Common sense is the collection of prejudices acquired by age eighteen.

God always takes the simplest way.

That deep emotional conviction of the presence of a superior reasoning power, which is revealed in the incomprehensible universe, forms my idea of God.

Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life's coming attractions.

I cannot imagine a God who rewards and punishes the objects of his creation and is but a reflection of human frailty.

Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.

Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile.

The monotony and solitude of a quiet life stimulates the creative mind.

Without deep reflection one knows from daily life that one exists for other people.

Health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest wealth, faithfulness the best relationship.

What we think, we become.

A woman of the world is anxious to exhibit her form and shape, whether walking, standing, sitting, or sleeping. Even when represented as a picture, she desires to captivate with the charms of her beauty and, thus, to rob men of their steadfast heart.

Whatever words we utter should be chosen with care for people will hear them and be influenced by them for good or ill.

The only real failure in life is not to be true to the best one knows.

Even death is not to be feared by one who has lived wisely.

When one has the feeling of dislike for evil, when one feels tranquil, one finds pleasure in listening to good teachings; when one has these feelings and appreciates them, one is free of fear.

Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.

Just as a candle cannot burn without fire, men cannot live without a spiritual life.

However many holy words you read, however many you speak, what good will they do you if you do not act on upon them?

You, yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.

Hatred does not cease by hatred, but only by love; this is the eternal rule.

You can search throughout the entire universe for someone who is more deserving of your love and affection than you are yourself, and that person is not to be found anywhere. You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe deserve your love and affection.

Without health life is not life; it is only a state of langour and suffering - an image of death.

To be idle is a short road to death and to be diligent is a way of life; foolish people are idle, wise people are diligent.

Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.

To keep the body in good health is a duty... otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear.

No one saves us but ourselves. No one can and no one may. We ourselves must walk the path.

Just as treasures are uncovered from the earth, so virtue appears from good deeds, and wisdom appears from a pure and peaceful mind. To walk safely through the maze of human life, one needs the light of wisdom and the guidance of virtue.

I am not the first Buddha who came upon Earth, nor shall I be the last. In due time, another Buddha will arise in the world - a Holy One, a supremely enlightened One, endowed with wisdom in conduct, auspicious, knowing the universe, an incomparable leader of men, a master of angels and mortals.

Let my skin and sinews and bones dry up, together with all the flesh and blood of my body! I welcome it! But I will not move from this spot until I have attained the supreme and final wisdom.

Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.

Better than a thousand hollow words, is one word that brings peace.

Do not overrate what you have received, nor envy others. He who envies others does not obtain peace of mind.

He who loves 50 people has 50 woes; he who loves no one has no woes.