As long as there are flowers and children and birds in the world, have no fears: everything will be fine.

I say one thing, you write another, and those who read you understand still something else! I say: cross, death, kingdom of heaven, God...and what do you understand? Each of you attaches his own suffering, interests and desires to each of these sacred words, and my words disappear, my soul is lost. I can't stand it any longer!

Let your youth have free reign, it won't come again, so be bold and no repenting.

When everything goes wrong, what a joy to test your soul and see if it has endurance and courage! An invisible and all-powerful enemy—some call him God, others the Devil, seem to rush upon us to destroy us; but we are not destroyed.

Every obstacle in his journey became a milestone, an occasion for further triumph. We have a model in front of us now, a model who blazes our trail and gives us strength.

He who is invisible sees more clearly, hears more clearly, and is better able to read the thoughts of men.

Every perfect traveler always creates the country where he travels.