‎"Make your god transparent to the transcendent, and it doesn't matter what his name is."

[M]yths are not invented as stories are. Myths are inspired-they really are. They come from the same realm that dream comes from.

Behind all these manifestations is the one radiance, which shines through all things. The function of art is to reveal this radiance through the created object.

If you want to find out what it means to have a society without any rituals, read the New York Times.

Each of us has capacities. The real trick is knowing the machinery of the boat in which you are crossing the channel.

The quest for fire occurred not because anyone knew what the practical uses for fire would be, but because it was fascinating.

The function of (heroic) symbols is to give you a sense of Aha! Yes, I know what it is, it's myself.