Evil had to manifest itself and fulfill its role, so that ultimately Good could prevail. [...] Evil needs to manifest itself, for them to understand the value of Good.

Working from nine till five every day at something that gives you no pleasure just so that, after thirty years, you can retire.

If pain must come, may it come quickly. Because I have a life to live, and I need to live it in the best way possible. If he has to make a choice, may he make it now. Then I will either wait for him or forget him.

We must never forget that spiritual experience is above all a practical experience of love. And with love, there are no rules.

And, when you can't go back, you have to worry only about the best way of moving forward.

Be proud of your scars. They remind you that you have the will to live.

When we marry, we are authorized to take possession of the other person, body and soul.