Realize all this as illusion, realize that within the illusion is the Real.
Be grateful that the poor man is there, so that by making a gift to him you are able to help yourself
Be an atheist if you want, but do not believe in anything unquestioningly.
The difference between architecture and building is that the former expresses an idea, while the latter is merely a structure built on economical principles. The value of matter depends solely on its capacities of expressing ideas.
Compared to the coward that never made the attempt, he is a hero.
Ask nothing; want nothing in return. Give what you have to give; it will come back to you, but do not think of that now.