From naive simplicity we arrive at more profound simplicity.

Anyone who proposes to do good must not expect people to roll stones out of his way, but must accept his lot calmly if they even roll a few more on it. A strength which becomes clearer and stronger through experiences of such obstacles is the only strength that can conquer them. Resistance is only a waste of strength.

Every patient carries her or his own doctor inside.

Reverence for life brings us into a spiritual relation with the world which is independent of all knowledge of the universe.

I believe that I possess this value: to serve Jesus. I am less at peace than if my goal would be to attain a professorship and a good life, but I live. And that gives me the tremendous feeling of happiness, as if one would hear music. One feels uprooted, because one asks, what lies ahead, what decisions should I make-but more alive, happier than those anchored in life. To drift with released anchor.

That's my private ant. You're liable to break its legs.

For those who sincerely seek the truth should not fear the outcome.