We come from a dark abyss, we end in a dark abyss, and we call the luminous interval life.

As I watched the seagulls, I thought, That's the road to take; find the absolute rhythm and follow it with absolute trust.

For I realize today that it is a mortal sin to violate the great laws of nature. We should not hurry, we should not be impatient, but we should confidently obey the eternal rhythm.

The canary is like a man's soul. It sees bars around it, but instead of despairing, it sings.

No wide road leads to God.

Discipline is the highest of all virtues. Only so may strength and desire be counterbalanced and the endeavors of man bear fruit.

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