Inspiration will always sing; inspiration will never explain.

The tiny flame that lights up the human heart is like a blazing torch that comes down from heaven to light up the paths of mankind. For in one soul are contained the hopes and feelings of all Mankind.

From a sensitive woman's heart springs the happiness of mankind, and from the kindness of her noble spirit comes mankind's affection.

But if in your fear you would seek only love's peace and love's pleasure, then it is better for you that you cover your nakedness and pass out of love's threshing-floor, into the seasonless world where you shall laugh, but not all of your laughter, and weep, but not all of your tears.

The optimist sees the rose and not its thorns; the pessimist stares at the thorns, oblivious to the rose.

Forgetfulness is a form of freedom.

Spare me the political events and power struggles, as the whole earth is my homeland and all men are my fellow countrymen.