The awareness that we are all human beings together has become lost in war and through politics.

Sincerity is the foundation of the spiritual life.

The greatest thing is to give thanks for everything. He who has learned this knows what it means to live. He has penetrated the whole mystery of life: giving thanks for everything.

Living truth is that alone which has its origins in thinking. Just as a tree bears year after year the same fruit which is each year new, so must all permanently valuable ideas be continually born again in thought.

The gratitude that we encounter helps us believe in the goodness of the world, and strengthens us thereby to do what's good.

Every patient carries his or her own doctor inside.

Impart as much as you can of your spiritual being to those who are on the road with you, and accept as something precious what comes back to you from them.