In the sky, there is no distinction of east and west; people create distinctions out of their own minds and then believe them to be true.

Where you used to be, there is a hole in the world.

I have to be alone very often. That's how I refuel.

The world is not a wish-granting factory.

History is but a series of recorded shocks.

If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else.

Never bend your head. Always hold it high. Look the world straight in the face.