Every human being should keep alive within them the sacred flame of madness, but should behave as a normal person.

Life has been very hard on me, but, at the same time, it has taught me a great deal.

Anyone who knows God cannot describe Him. Anyone who can describe God does not know Him.

By the River Piedra I sat down and wept. There is a legend that everything that falls into the waters of this river -- leaves, insects, the feathers of birds -- is transformed into the rocks that make the riverbed. If only I could tear out my heart and hurl it into the current, then my pain and longing would be over, and I could finally forget.

Enjoy the questions because they open many doors. Forget the answers because they always change.

Faith parries all blows. Faith transforms poison into crystalline water.

Choose the mountain you want to climb: don't pay attention to what other people say, such as "that one's more beautiful" or "this one's easier". You'll be spending lots of energy and enthusiasm to reach your objective, so you're the only one responsible and you should be sure of what you're doing.