He must put aside his pride, his virtue, beauty and life and bow or submit to the absolutely intolerable.

For the bliss of the deep abode is not lightly abandoned in favor of the self-scattering of the wakened state.

A hero ventures forth from the world of common day into a region of supernatural wonder. Fabulous forces are there encountered and a decisive victory is won.

Poets are simply those who have made a profession and a lifestyle of being in touch with their bliss.

Whatever the hell happens, say, 'This is what I need.'

If you want to change the world, you have to change the metaphor.

Your adventure has to be coming out of your own interior. If you are ready for it then doors will open where there were no doors before, and where there would not be doors for anyone else. And you must have courage. It's the call to adventure, which means there is no security, no rules.