The reality of the building does not consist in the roof and walls, but in the space within to be lived in.

I like nonsense, it wakes up the brain cells. Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living.

The man who has no sense of history, is like a man who has no ears or eyes

Should you find yourself in a chronically leaking boat, energy devoted to changing vessels is likely to be more productive than energy devoted to patching leaks.

Life is like a library owned by the author. In it are a few books which he wrote himself, but most of them were written for him.

If we are not free, no one will respect us.

I'd trade all my tomorrows for a single yesterday.

No social problem is as universal as the oppression of the child

Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck.

This terrifying world is not devoid of charms, of the mornings that make waking up worthwhile.

Where there is love there is life.

If I'm honest I have to tell you I still read fairy-tales and I like them best of all.

Losing your way on a journey is unfortunate. But, losing your reason for the journey is a fate more cruel.

Life's pretty good, and why wouldn't it be? I'm a pirate, after all.

The secret of life is honesty and fair dealing. If you can fake that, you've got it made.

Old age, especially an honoured old age, has so great authority, that this is of more value than all the pleasures of youth.

Your children are not your children. They are the sons and daughters of Life's longing for itself.

As far as we can discern, the sole purpose of human existence is to kindle a light of meaning in the darkness of mere being.

We cannot live better than in seeking to become better.

To forgive is not just to be altruistic.

People do not like to think. If one thinks, one must reach conclusions. Conclusions are not always pleasant.