Before a dream is realized, the Soul of the World tests everything that was learned along the way. It does this not because it is evil, but so that we can, in addition to realizing our dreams, master the lessons we’ve learned as we’ve moved toward that dream. That’s the point at which most people give up. It’s the point at which, as we say in the language of the desert, one 'dies of thirst just when the palm trees have appeared on the horizon.

What makes life interesting are the challenges we face.

Only a man who is happy can create happiness in others.

...it was dangerous to overflow because we might end up finding ourselves occupied by our loved ones and drowning them with our love and enthusiasm.

The best way to live a miserable life is to pay attention to what other people are saying about you.

The simple things are also the most extraordinary things, and only the wise can see them.

Life is too short, or too long, for me to allow myself the luxury of living it so badly.