Art arises when the secret vision of the artist and the manifestation of nature agree to find new shapes.

Every man is two men; one is awake in the darkness, the other asleep in the light.

Marriage is like a temple resting on two pillars. If they come too close to each other the temple will collapse.

Should you really open your eyes and see, you would behold your image in all images. And should you open your ears and listen, you would hear your own voice in all voices.

Poverty hides itself in thought before it surrenders to purses.

Now I realize that the trees blossom in Spring and bear fruit in Summer without seeking praise; and they drop their leaves in Autumn and become naked in Winter without fearing blame.

Your pain is the breaking of the shell that encloses your understanding... And could you keep your heart in wonder at the daily miracles of your life, your pain would not seem less wondrous than your joy