Praise & esteem can feel good, which is fine, but don't look to them for inner peace & lasting happiness.

A modern definition of equanimity: cool. This refers to one whose mind remains stable & calm in all situations.

There is no illness that is not exacerbated by stress.

Without suffering, there's no happiness. So we shouldn't discriminate against the mud. We have to learn how to embrace and cradle our own suffering and the suffering of the world, with a lot of tenderness.

The virtues of free enterprise can become distorted by greed & delusion.

You actions are your only true belongings.