Every religion, every mythology is true in this sense: It is true as metaphorical of the human and cosmic mystery.

What I think is that a good life is one hero journey after another. Over and over again, you are called to the realm of adventure, you are called to new horizons. Each time, there is the same problem: do I dare? And then if you do dare, the dangers are there, and the help also, and the fulfillment or the fiasco. There's always the possibility of fiasco. But there's also the possibility of bliss.

Seek to know the power that is within you.

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

Successful marriage is leading innovative lives together, being open, non-programmed. It’s a free fall: how you handle each new thing as it comes along. As a drop of oil on the sea, you must float, using intellect and compassion to ride the waves.

Passion will move men beyond themselves, beyond their shortcomings, beyond their failures.

How to get rid of ego as dictator and turn it into messenger and servant and scout, to be in your service, is the trick.