But how can anyone put a bridle on man's vanity and arrogance? But how can Purity walk the earth without covering her feet with mud?

It is impossible for me to remember how many days or weeks went by in this way. Time is round, and it rolls quickly.

Madness, Brother Masseo, is the salt which prevents good sense from rotting.

It's possible to save oneself from Satan, Father Francis, but from men—never!

Look in the mirror and be sure you're living out the person you see and not a shadow.

Sometimes we reveal ourselves when we are least like ourselves.

To get away well is so very much! And to get away well is often so very difficult!

You have dreamed me into your dream to awaken you from the dreams of life, death and separativity.

I am sometimes asked, 'Why do you spend so much of your time and money talking about kindness to animals when there is so much cruelty to men?' I answer: 'I am working at the roots.'

World population needs to be decreased by 50%

I've always been such a fan of Habitat for Humanity and the work that they do.

It seems to me that everything that happens to us is a disconcerting mix of choice and contingency.

T is the will that makes the action good or ill.

The most excellent symbol of the people is the paving stone. One walks on it until it falls on one's head.