True teachers are those who use themselves as bridges over which they invite their students to cross; then, having facilitated their crossing, joyfully collapse, encouraging them to create their own.

Freedom was my first great desire. The second, which remains hidden within me to this day, tormenting me, was the desire for sanctity. Hero together with saint: such is mankind's supreme model.

How simple and frugal a thing is happiness.

Yes, there is weeping, even in heaven, but it is for those who are still crawling on the earth.

A person needs a little madness, or else they never dare cut the rope and be free.

The only way to save yourself is to endeavor to save others.

It doesn't matter whether or not you have a head, you must wear the right sort of hat