How glad I am to be able to roam in the wood and thicket, among trees and flowers and rocks ... in the country, every tree seems to speak to me, saying, "Holy! Holy", in the woods, there is enchantment which expresses all things.

I love a tree more than a man.

Anyone who tells a lie has not a pure heart, and cannot make a good soup.

Oh, how beautiful it is to be alive - would that I could live a thousand times

You're a happy fellow, for you'll give happiness and joy to many other people. There is nothing better or greater than that.

Only art and science can raise men to the level of God.

I have never thought of writing for reputation and honor. What I have in my heart must come out; that is the reason why I compose.