The masses do not see the Sirens. They do not hear songs in the air. Blind, deaf, stooping, they pull at their oars in the hold of the earth. But the more select, the captains, harken to a Siren within them...and royally squander their lives with her.

You have your brush, you have your colors, you paint the paradise, then in you go.

You do miracles if you concentrate your mind on one thing and one thing only.

Every perfect traveler always creates the country where he travels.

God changes his appearance every second. Blessed is the man who can recognize him in all his disguises.

The real meaning of enlightenment is to gaze with undimmed eyes on all darkness.

Be sure to live up to your reputation for honesty and goodness, because many souls who believe you to be honest and good have placed themselves in your hands.