I felt once more how simple and frugal a thing is happiness: a glass of wine, a roast chestnut, a wretched little brazier, the sound of the sea. Nothing else.

I hope nothing. I fear nothing. I am free.

True teachers are those who use themselves as bridges over which they invite their students to cross; then, having facilitated their crossing, joyfully collapse, encouraging them to create their own.

God changes his appearance every second. Blessed is the man who can recognize him in all his disguises.

If a woman sleeps alone it puts a shame on all men. God has a very big heart, but there is one sin He will not forgive. If a woman calls a man to her bed and he will not go.

A man needs a little madness, or else... he never dares cut the rope and be free.

Since we cannot change reality, let us change the eyes which see reality.

You can knock on a deaf man's door forever.

The only thing I know is this: I am full of wounds and still standing on my feet.