That which destroys the old mythos becomes the new mythos.

- Robert M. Pirsig

It is not good to talk about Zen, because Zen is nothingness... If you talk about it, you are always lying, and if you don't talk about it, no one kn…

- Robert M. Pirsig

Mountains should be climbed with as little effort as possible and without desire. The reality of your own nature should determine the speed. If you b…

- Robert M. Pirsig

The place to improve the world is first in one's own heart and head and hands.

- Robert M. Pirsig

every answer one finds leads to ten more questions. The more we learn the less we know.

- Robert M. Pirsig

The only Zen you can find on the tops of mountains is the Zen you bring up there.

- Robert M. Pirsig

The real purpose of the scientific method is to make sure nature hasn’t misled you into thinking you know something you actually don’t know.

- Robert M. Pirsig

A person isn't considered insane if there are a number of people who believe the same way. Insanity isn't supposed to be a communicable disease. If o…

- Robert M. Pirsig

Is it hard?' Not if you have the right attitudes. Its having the right attitudes thats hard.

- Robert M. Pirsig