The worst fate of a poet is to be admired without being understood.
-Jean Cocteau
It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife.
-Jane Austen
We all have the power of thought – so what are you lacking? If you have willpower, then you can change anything. It is usually said that you are your own master.
If you desire to be pure, have firm faith, and slowly go on with your devotional practices without wasting your energy in useless scriptural discussions and arguments.
Happiness is your nature. It is not wrong to desire it. What is wrong is seeking it outside when it is inside.
-Ramana Maharshi
A woman's head is always influenced by her heart; but a man's heart by his head.
-Lady Marguerite Blessington
Realise your oneness with God, remaining continually intent on identifying with its nature, and joyfully drink the bliss of God within, for what use is there in other, empty things?
We know, how to build a beautiful house, but we don’t know how to live within it happily.
-J. Krishnamurti
It's only natural to feel lonely after the enjoyable moments pass. But as you experience new joys those feelings of sorrow will start to fade.
-Mizu Sahara