Right or wrong, joy or sorrow, these are of mind only, they are not yours. Ashtavakra Gita

Progress can be spoken of in things to be obtained afresh. Whereas here, it is the removal of ignorance and not acquisition of knowledge. What kind of progress can be expected in the quest for the Self? Ramana Maharshi, Talk 49

For millions of years, you have slept. This morning, will you not awaken? Kabir

Try to realize that the body is not you; the emotions are not you, the intellect is not you. When all these are stilled, you will find something else is there; hold onto that, and it will reveal itself. Ramana Maharshi, Conscious Immortalit

Fine, if you think you have free will, then good for you - go use it. Wayne Liquorman

Entering the Heart means remaining without distractions. Ramana Maharshi

The soul that realizes the Self may still be connected with a working body, senses, and mind, without identifying itself with that body. There can be satisfaction only when you reach the source, otherwise, there will be restlessness. Ramana Maharshi

Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist them; that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like. Lao Tzu

'Who looks out with my eyes? What is the soul?', I cannot stop asking. If I could taste one sip of an answer, I could break out of this prison for drunks. I didn’t come here of my own accord, and I can’t leave that way. Whoever brought me here, will have to take me home. Rumi