The planting of trees is the least self-centered of all that we can do. It is a purer act of faith than the procreation of children.

Oh, earth, you're too wonderful for anybody to realize you.

My advice to you is not to inquire why or whither, but just enjoy your ice cream while it's on your plate.

Many plays - certainly mine - are like blank checks. The actors and directors put their own signatures on them.

When you're at war, you think about a better life; when you're at peace you think about a more comfortable one.

Oh, earth, you're too wonderful for anybody to realize you. Do any human beings ever realize life while they live it -- every, every minute?

Without your wounds where would your power be? It is your melancholy that makes your low voice tremble into the hearts of men and women. The very angels themselves cannot persuade the wretched and blundering children on earth as can one human being broken on the wheels of living. In Love’s service, only wounded soldiers can serve. Physician, draw back.