Desire is half of life, indifference is half of death.
To be closer to god, be closer to people.
He who requires urging to do a noble act will never accomplish it.
What is fear of need but need itself?
Your children are not your children. They are the sons and daughters of Life's longing for itself. They came through you but not from you and though they are with you yet they belong not to you.
The teacher who is indeed wise does not bid you to enter the house of his wisdom but rather leads you to the threshold of your mind.