"I went in search of a bad person; I found none as I, seeing myself, found me the worst."

"The true ascetic is he who has conquered his desires, and has found peace within."

"Take a pitcher full of water and set it down in the water-now it has water inside and water outside. We mustn't give it a name, lest silly people start talking again about the body and the soul."

"Go to the temple and worship the idol? But the idol is made of stone. How can it speak to you?"

"I am looking for the one who is looking for me."