Reality
There is nothing
Things are entirely what they appear to be and behind them… there is nothing. – Sartre
The principal element of creation
Most people believe the mind to be a mirror, more or less accurately reflecting the world outside of them, not realizing on the contrary that the mind is itself the principal element of creation. – Rabindranath Tagore
Things we see when awake
We are more curious about the meaning of dreams than about things we see when awake. – Diogenes
To be in the bullring
It is not the same to talk of bulls as to be in the bullring. – Spanish proverb
Oneness with the universe
The peace which is the most important is that which comes to the souls of people when they realize their relationship, their oneness with the universe. – Black Elk
Terrible misfortunes
My life has been filled with terrible misfortunes – most of which never happened. – Mark Twain
Nothing wrong with duality
There is nothing wrong with duality as long as it does not create conflict. Multiplicity and variety without strife is joy. In pure consciousness there is light. For warmth, contact is needed. Above the unity of being is the union of love. Love is the purpose of duality. – Nisargadatta Maharaj