Very few of us are capable of being Free Thinkers, needing neither to adore nor to insult God, the insult often being an act of faith more profound than adoration.
Alexandra David-NeelGuard against idols -- yes, guard against all idols, of which surely the greatest is oneself.
Alexandra David-NeelLandscapes have a language of their own, expressing the soul of the things, lofty or humble, which constitute them, from the mighty peaks to the smallest of the tiny flowers hidden in the meadow's grass.
Alexandra David-NeelThe wise expect nothing, hope for nothing, thus avoiding all disappointment and anxiety.
Alexandra David-Neel