Loneliness is the way by which destiny endeavors to lead man to himself.

Everyone gives what he has. The soldier gives strength, the merchant goods, the teacher instruction, the farmer rice, the fisherman fish.

Here and there in the ancient literature we encounter legends of wise and mysterious games that were conceived and played by scholars, monks, or the courtiers of cultured princes. These might take the form of chess games in which the pieces and squares had secret meanings in addition to their usual functions.

You learned people and artists have, no doubt, all sorts of superior things in your heads; but you're human beings like the rest of us, and we, too, have our dreams and fancies.

For me, trees have always been the most penetrating preachers. I revere them when they live in tribes and families, in forests and groves.

One cannot apologize for something fundamental, and a child feels and knows this as well and as deeply as any sage.

Within you there is a stillness and sanctuary to which you can retreat at any time and be yourself