Through our eyes, the universe is perceiving itself. Through our ears, the universe is listening to its harmonies. We are the witnesses through which the universe becomes conscious of its glory, of its magnificence.

The difference between a baby and adult is that a baby believes in everything while the adult doubts everything. Babies also only tell the truth until they learn what a lie is.

Do not let the rapidity with which these thoughts can change deceive you into feeling that you think them all at once.

...[W]ords can be communicative only between those who share similar experiences.

Running away from fear is fear; fighting pain is pain; trying to be brave is being scared

Do you see yourself as a victim of the world, or do you see yourself as the world?

The more we try to live in the world of words, the more we feel isolated and alone, the more all the joy and liveliness of things is exchanged for mere certainty and security. On the other hand, the more we are forced to admit that we actually live in the real world, the more we feel ignorant, uncertain, and insecure about everything.