Only yesterday I was no different than them, yet I was saved. I am explaining to you the way of life of a people who say every sort of wicked thing about me because I sacrificed their friendship to gain my own soul. I left the dark paths of their duplicity and turned my eyes toward the light where there is salvation, truth, and justice. They have exiled me now from their society, yet I am content. Mankind only exiles the one whose large spirit rebels against injustice and tyranny. He who does not prefer exile to servility is not free in the true and necessary sense of freedom.

It is not the image you would see nor the song you would hear, but rather an image you see though you close your eyes and a song you hear though you shut your ears.

Your confidence in the people, and your doubt about them, are closely related to your self-confidence and your self-doubt.

A little knowledge that acts is worth infinitely more than much knowledge that is idle.

Is not the cup that holds your wine the very cup that was burned in the potter’s oven?

Your friend is your field which you sow with love and reap with thanksgiving.

If it were not for guests all houses would be graves.