An open mind, in questions that are not ultimate, is useful. But an open mind about the ultimate foundations either of Theoretical or of Practical Reason is idiocy. If a man's mind is open on these things, let his mouth at least be shut. He can say nothing to the purpose. Outside the Tao there is no ground for criticizing either the Tao or anything else.

Most of us need the crutch at times; but of course it is idiotic to use the crutch when our own legs (our own loves, tastes, habits etc.) can do the journey on their own.

Joy bursts in our lives when we go about doing the good at hand and not trying to manipulate things and times to achieve joy.

We are not necessarily doubting that God will do the best for us; we are wondering how painful the best will turn out to be.

The whole difficulty of understanding Hell is that the thing to be understood is so nearly nothing.

If we only have the will to walk, then God is pleased with our stumbles.

Man must endure his going hence.