Our aspirations, our affections, and our desires are turned towards the wrong things. And only when we turn them towards the right things will things get better.
For which of you desiring to build a tower, does not first sit down and count the cost, whether he has enough to complete it?
Who realises all the happiness he desires? Everything is in the hands of God. Therefore, one should learn contentment.
Rituals that are performed with the desire of attaining salvation also help a man to achieve growth and progress in this world.
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.
The fundamental desire of life is the desire to exist.
If your kingdom exists for the doctrine and not for fame or desire, then it will be extremely fruitful. If not, its fruit will be misfortune.
Of all longings and desires, there is none stronger than sex. Sex as a desire has no equal. Rely on the Oneness. No one under heaven is able to become a follower of the Way if he accepts dualism.
