The basic formula of all sin is: frustrated or neglected love.

Religion is the everlasting dialogue between humanity and God. Art is its soliloquy.

False ideals cannot be shattered by criticism. Right ideals must take up the battle against them.

Between too early and too late, there is never more than a moment.

Happiness is... the grace of being permitted to unfold... all the spiritual powers planted within us.

Magnify the divine mystery and the holiness of mankind.

Yes, death is strong, but look you, the strongest, Stronger is music than death.

For those who believe, no explanation is necessary. For those who do not believe, no explanation is possible.

Which road, which road did you takeThat brought you here at last?No road, no road did I take.I leaped, I leaped from dream to dream.

. . . failure is also the stern parent of truth. (p525)

Everything in this world is primarily a matter of morals, and only very much later one of politics.

All things, even the deepest sorrow or the most profound happiness are all temporary. Hope is fuel for the soul, without hope, forward motion ceases.

Being dependent on this world will lead to betrayal. It will deceive us at the right time. It is better to depend on a pillow

The condition of our soul is usually the source of many sicknesses.

I used to think I knew all the answers. Then I thought I knew maybe a few of the answers. Now I'm not even sure I understand the questions. Nobody knows anything.

I don't believe books have endings. Not the well written ones anyway...

Remember what I give it's a part of the puzzle. What I give is a part of the lise, what I give is a lesson!

There's not even room enough to be anywhere/It's not dark yet, but it's getting there.../I was born here and I'll die here against my will/I know it looks like I'm moving, but I'm standing still.

I remember when I was very young, I read an article by Fats Domino which has really influenced me. He said, 'You should never sing the lyrics out very clearly.

Be the master of your fate, be the captain of your soul, but do not hesitate, should the chance befall you, to be the slave of your heart.

People can be lovers and enemies at the same time, you know.