There are those who give with joy, and that joy is their reward. And there are those who give with pain, and that pain is their baptism. And there are those who give and know not pain in giving, nor do they seek joy, nor give with mindfulness of virtue; They give as in yonder valley the myrtle breathes its fragrance into space. Through the hands of such as these God speaks, and from behind their eyes he smiles upon the earth.

He who does not see the kingdom of heaven in this life will never see it in the coming life.

Men who do not forgive women their little faults will never enjoy their great virtues.

The earth is like a beautiful bride who needs no manmade jewels to heighten her loveliness.

Time has been transformed, and we have changed; it has advanced and set us in motion; it has unveiled its face, inspiring us with bewilderment and exhilaration.

There must be something strangely sacred about salt. It is in our tears and in the sea.

Your body is the harp of your soul and it is yours to bring forth sweet music from it or confused sounds.