It is perfectly true, as philosophers say, that life must be understood backwards. But they forget the other proposition, that it must be lived forwards.

In a mathematical proposition, for example, the objectivity is given, but therefore its truth is also an indifferent truth.

Leap of faith – yes, but only after reflection

Ulysses was not comely, but he was eloquent, Yet he fired two goddesses of the sea with love

Only the noble of heart are called to difficulty.

Never cease loving a person, and never give up hope for him, for even the prodigal son who had fallen most low, could still be saved; the bitterest enemy and also he who was your friend could again be your friend; love that has grown cold can kindle.

For love is exultant when it unites equals, but it is triumphant when it makes that which was unequal equal in love.