Only children believe they're capable of everything. They're trusting and fearless; they believe in their own power and get exactly what they want. When children grow up, they start to realize that they're not as powerful as they thought and that they need other people in order survive. Then the child begins to love and to hope his love will be requited; and as life goes on, he develops an ever-greater need to be loved in return, even if that means having to give up his power. We all end up where we are now: Grown-ups doing everything we can to be accepted and loved.

It is not necessary to move mountains in order to prove one's faith.

Make each day truly new, dressing it with the blessings of heaven, bathing it in wisdom and love and putting yourself under the protection of Mother Nature. Learn from the wise, from the sacred books, but do not forget that every mountain, river, plant or tree also has something to teach.

Setting out rules for waging war (the Geneva Convention).

His way isn't the same as mine, nor mine as his. But we're both in search of our destinies, and I respect him for that.

Do not seek to be loved at any price, because Love has no price.

Every scar has a life of its own and a space in my heart.