The desire to achieve, to gain is the basis of sincerity; and this urge, however superficial or deep, makes for conformity, which is the beginning of fear.

Jiddu Krishnamurti

“And those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music.”

-Friedrich Nietzsche

“Because one believes in oneself, one doesn’t try to convince others.
Because one is content with oneself, one doesn’t need others’ approval.
Because one accepts oneself, the whole world accepts him or her.”
-Lao Tzu

It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisibly to the eye.
- Antoine de Saint-Exupery