I said to the almond tree, 'Friend, speak to me of God,' and... - Nikos Kazantzakis

"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 theirown."

"How simple and frugal a thing is happiness: a glass of wine, a roast chestnut, a wretched little brazier, the sound of the sea. . . . All that is required to feel that here and now is happiness is a simple, frugal heart."

"Every perfect traveler always creates the country where he travels."

"I hope for nothing. I fear nothing. I am free."