Neglecting small things under the pretext of wanting to accomplish large ones is the excuse of a coward.
Alexandra David-NeelAs a stoic I must despise injury or, rather, I must not feel it, must not be affected by it so that it cannot violate the freedom of my soul.
Alexandra David-NeelOne must be very strong, or very stupid, or completely exhausted to face life with indifference.
Alexandra David-NeelAll things are aggregations of atoms that dance & by their movement produce sound. When the rhythm of the dance changes, the sound it produces also changes... Each atom perpetually sings its song, and the sound at every moment creates dense subtle forms.
Alexandra David-Neel