“It may be important to great thinkers to examine the world, to explain and despise it. But I think it is only important to love the world, not to despise it, not for us to hate each other, but to be able to regard the world and ourselves and all beings with love, admiration and respect.”
― Siddhartha
― Siddhartha
“How would your life be different if…You approached all relationships with authenticity and honesty? Let today be the day…You dedicate yourself to building relationships on the solid foundation of truth and authenticity.”
― Life, the Truth, and Being Free
― Life, the Truth, and Being Free
“I speak to everyone in the same way, whether he is the garbage man or the president of the university.”
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“Respect doesn’t have to be shiny. It just needs to be wearable. Would you be so kind as to hold my jockstrap while I stir your hot coffee?
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― At even one penny, this book would be overpriced. In fact, free is too expensive, because you'd still waste time by reading it.
― At even one penny, this book would be overpriced. In fact, free is too expensive, because you'd still waste time by reading it.
“I cannot conceive of a greater loss than the loss of one's self-respect.”
― Fools, Martyrs, Traitors: The Story of Martyrdom in the Western World
― Fools, Martyrs, Traitors: The Story of Martyrdom in the Western World
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