Between what is said and not meant, and what is meant and not said, most of love is lost.

If winter should say, 'Spring is in my heart,' who would believe winter?

Sit by me, my beloved, and listen to my heart; smile, for your happiness is a symbol of our future.

He who repeats what he does not understand is no better than an ass that is loaded with books.

For even as love crowns you so shall he crucify you. Even as he is for your growth so is he for your pruning. Even as he ascends to your height and caresses your tenderest branches that quiver in the sun, so shall he descend to your roots and shake them in their clinging to the earth.

You are good when you walk to your goal firmly and with bold steps. Yet you are not evil when you go thither limping. For those who limp go not backwards. But you who are strong and swift, see that you do not limp before the lame, deeming it kindness.

Desire is half of life, indifference is half of death.