But by fighting the difficulties in which one finds oneself, an inner strength develops from within our heart, which improves in life's fight.

I feel the need of relations and friendship, of affection, of friendly intercourse.... I cannot miss these things without feeling, as does any other intelligent man, a void and a deep need.

It is looking at things for a long time that ripens you and gives you a deeper meaning.

In spite of everything, I shall rise again

Do not become the slave of your model.

Conscience is a man's compass, and though the needle sometimes deviates, though one often perceives irregularities in directing one's course by it, still one must try to follow its direction.

I am still far from being what I want to be, but with God's help I shall succeed.