When people have light in themselves, it will shine out from them. Then we get to know each other as we walk together in the darkness, without needing to pass our hands over each other's faces, or to intrude into each other's hearts.

One who gains strength by overcoming obstacles possesses the only strength which can overcome adversity.

We are compelled by the commandment of love contained in our hearts and thought, and proclaimed by Jesus, to give rein to our natural sympathy for animals. We are also compelled to help them and spare them suffering.

A good example has twice the value of good advice

Any religion or philosophy which is not based on a respect for life is not a true religion or philosophy.

Bach is thus a terminal point. Nothing comes from him; everything merely leads to him.

We ought all to make an effort to act on our first thoughts and let our unspoken gratitude find expression. Then there will be more sunshine in the world, and more power to work for what is good.