"This is my simple religion. There is no need for temples; no need for complicated philosophy. Our own brain, our own heart is our temple; the philosophy is kindness". ~ Dalai Lama


"Ordinary people seem not to realize that those who really apply themselves in the right way to philosophy are directly and of their own accord preparing themselves for dying and death". ~ Socrates


"It is better to conquer yourself than win a thousand battles. Then the victory is yours. It cannot be taken from you, not by angels or demons, heaven or hell". ~ Buddha


"I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies; for the hardest victory is over self". ~ Aristotle