The desire for more and more wealth is dangerous. Cultivate the good sense to give up your desires. Wealth is the result of past deeds. Therefore be content with what you have. —Adi Shankaracharya

Few can really understand the problem, the answer will come out of it, because the answer is not separate from the problem. —Jiddu Krishnamurti

Dislodging a green nut from it’s shell is almost impossible, but let it dry and the lightest tap will do it. —Ramakrishna Paramahamsa

Purity, patience, and perseverance are the three essentials to success and, above all, love. —Swami Vivekananda

Behind the dark clouds of temporary disillusionment awaits the silver lining of eternal fulfillment. —Paramahansa Yogananda

An intelligent person spends his time by enjoying poetry and scientific literature. In contrast, a fool spends his time in his addiction to bad habits, laziness or in some kind of quarrel. —The Hitopadesha

Having realized yourself as pure Consciousness, as beautiful beyond description, how can you remain a slave to lust? ~ Ashtavakra Gita

The happiness of solitude is not found in retreats. It may be had even in busy centres. Happiness is not be sought in solitude or busy centres. It is in the Self. —Ramana Maharshi

When people have nothing, all they want is a handful of grains. When they become wealthy, they treat the world like a straw. Material objects by themselves are not great or worthless. It is the fluctuating fortune of people that makes things appear big or small. —Bhartrihari

"Believe me, there is no goal, nor a way to reach it. You are the way and the goal, there is nothing else to reach except yourself." ~ Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj

"Knowing that I am different from the body, I need not neglect the body. It is a vehicle that I use to transact with the world. It is the temple which houses the Pure Self within." ~ Adi Shankara

"Thoughts come and go. Feelings come and go. Find out what it is that remains." ~ Ramana Maharshi