Other animals ran only when they had a reason, but the horse would run for no reason whatever, as if to run out of his own skin

My eyes have seen much, but they are not weary. My ears have heard much, but they thirst for more.

When I stand before thee at the day's end, thou shalt see my scars and know that I had my wounds and also my healing.

The significance which is in unity is an eternal wonder.

The more one lives alone on the river or in the open country, the clearer it becomes that nothing is more beautiful or great than to perform the ordinary duties of one's daily life simply and naturally.

I do not love him because he is good, but because he is my child.

When I go from hence, let this be my parting word, that what I have seen is unsurpassable. I have tasted of the hidden honey of this lotus that expands on the ocean of light, and thus I am blessed—let this be my parting word. In this playhouse of infinite forms I have had my play and here have I caught sight of him who is formless. My whole body and my limbs have thrilled with his touch who is beyond touch; and if the end comes here, let it come—let this be my parting word.