A thinking man feels compelled to approach all life with the same reverence he has for his own.

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

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.

I am life that wants to live, in the midst of life that wants to live.

Profound love demands a deep conception and out of this develops reverence for the mystery of life. It brings us close to all beings, to the poorest and smallest as well as all others.

I must forgive without noise or fuss.

Man can hardly even recognize the devils of his own creation.