“Prayer begins at the edge of emptiness.”

“Prayer begins where our power ends.”

“The primary purpose of prayer is not to make requests. The primary purpose is to praise, to sing, to chant. Because the essence of prayer is a song, and man cannot live without a song. Prayer may not save us. But prayer may make us worthy of being saved.”

“Prayer is our humble answer to the inconceivable surprise of living.”

“The beginning of our happiness lies in the understanding that life without wonder is not worth living.”

“The true meaning of existence is disclosed in moments of living in the presence of God”

“A test of a people is how it behaves toward the old. It is easy to love children. Even tyrants and dictators make a point of being fond of children. But the affection and care for the old, the incurable, the helpless are the true gold mines of a culture.”