Once the realization is accepted that even between the closest human beings infinite distances continue, a wonderful living side by side can grow, if they succeed in loving the distance between them which makes it possible for each to see the other whole against the sky.

Nothing touches a work of art so little as criticism.

This is the miracle that happens every time to those who really love; the more they give, the more they possess of that precious nourishing love from which flowers and children have their strength and which could help all human beings if they would take it without doubting.

I am touched by your beautiful anxiety about life.

There is time only to work slowly There is no time not to love

There are moments in which a rose is more important than a piece of bread

And you suddenly know: It was here! You pull yourself together, and there stands an irrevocable year of anguish and vision and prayer.