Happy are the beloved and the lovers and those who can live without love.

Like all those possessing a library, Aurelian was aware that he was guilty of not knowing his in its entirety.

Chang Tzu tells us of a persevering man who after three laborious years mastered the art of dragon-slaying. For the rest of his days, he had not a single opportunity to test his skills.

I have no way of knowing whether the events that I am about to narrate are effects or causes.

Israelites, Christians and Muslims profess immortality, but the veneration they render this world proves they believe only in it, since they destine all other worlds, in infinite number, to be its reward or punishment.

To die for a religion is easier than to live it absolutely.

So plant your own gardens and decorate your own soul, instead of waiting for someone to bring you flowers.