Your depression is connected to your insolence and refusal to praise. Whoever feels himself walking on the path, and refuses to praise--that man or woman steals from others every day--is a shoplifter! The sun became full of light when it got hold of itself. Angels only began shining when they achieved discipline. The sun goes out whenever the cloud of not-praising comes. The moment the foolish angel felt insolent, he heard the door close.

I didn't come here of my own accord, and I can't leave that way. Whoever brought me here will have to take me home.

Everything in the universe is within you. Ask all from yourself.

Counterfeiters exist because there is such a thing as real gold.

Don't put blankets over the drum! Open completely. Let your spirit ear listen to the green dome's passionate murmur.

I've brought you a mirror. Look at yourself and remember me.

If you are irritated by every rub, how will your mirror be polished?