What nature delivers to us is never stale. Because what nature creates has eternity in it.

We all play chess with Fate as partner. He makes a move, we make a move. He tries to checkmate us in three moves, we try to prevent it. We know we can't win, but we're driven to give him a good fight.

I was brought up to believe in free will. Although I came to doubt all revelation, I can never accept the idea that the Universe is a physical or chemical accident, a result of blind evolution. Even though I learned to recognize the lies, the clichés and the idolatries of the human mind, I still cling to some truths which I think all of us might accept some day.

Life is God's novel. Let him write it.

Some of my cronies call me a pessimist and a decadent, but there is always a background of faith behind resignation.

For those who are willing to make an effort, great miracles and wonderful treasures are in store.

The pessimism of the creative person is not decadence but a mighty passion for the redemption of man.