The only thing of importance, when we depart, will be the traces of love we have left behind.

My life carries its own meaning in itself.

It doesn't matter if an animal can reason. It matters only that it is capable of suffering and that is why I consider it my neighbor.

Man has lost the capacity to foresee and to forestall. He will end by destroying the earth.

You must not expect anything from others. It's you, of yourself, of whom you must ask a lot. Only from oneself has one the right to ask everything and anything. This way it's up to you - your own choices - what you get from others remains a present, a gift.

Joy, sorrow, tears, lamentation, laughter -- to all these music gives voice

Let your life be your argument.