No one can shed light on vices he does not have or afflictions he has ever experienced.

Between living and dreaming there is a third thing. Guess it.

Last night as I was sleeping, I dreamt - marvellous error! - That it was God I had here inside my heart.

The absence of vices adds so little to the sum of one's virtues.

Mankind owns four things that are no good at sea: rudder, anchor, oars and the fear of going down.

I love Jesus, who said to us: Heaven and earth will pass away. When heaven and earth have passed away, my word will remain. What was your word, Jesus? Love? Forgiveness? Affection? All your words were one word: Wakeup.

I thought my fire was out, and stirred the ashes…. I burnt my fingers.