From naive simplicity we arrive at more profound simplicity.

I am conscious that meat eatingis not in accordance with the finer feelings,and I abstain from it whenever I can.

Creative energy is the essence of all healing...We physicians do nothing, we only help and encourage the physician within.

Let us rejoice in the truth, wherever we find its lamp burning.

To educate yourself for the feeling of gratitude means to take nothing for granted, but to always seek out and value the kindness that stands behind the action. Nothing that is done for you is a matter of course. Everything originates in a will for the good, which is directed at you. Train yourself never to put off the word or action for the expression of gratitude.

Example is not the main thing in influencing others. It is the only thing.

You know of the disease in Central Africa called sleeping sickness. . . . There also exists a sleeping sickness of the soul. Its most dangerous aspect is that one is unaware of its coming. That is why you have to be careful. As soon as you notice the slightest sign of indifference, the moment you become aware of the loss of a certain seriousness, of longing, of enthusiasm and zest, take it as a warning. You should realize your soul suffers if you live superficially.