Born in Peru, Carlos Castaneda was a renowned American writer who worked mainly on non-fiction. Many believed that his work was based on philosophies and practices which were meant to increase knowledge among the masses. His work was famous globally and translated into seventeen languages. He specialized in anthropology which is a branch of science dealing with behavior and mannerism of human species. Castaneda gained fame due to his efforts in ‘Tales of Power’, ‘The Art of Dreaming’ and ‘The Fire From Within’. Despite selling more than 28 million copies, the scientific accuracies in his hardbacks were questioned unanimously by the critics. Therefore, his credibility as a non-fiction author had been under the scanner due to chronological and logical errors present in his work. Having said that, through his work, thoughts, sayings, quotes and books he preached that all paths in life lead us nowhere therefore one should follow their own heart while choosing them. Here’s a collection of some famous quotes by this distinguished American writer, enlightening us about human psychology and mannerisms.