“Every acquisition, every step forward in knowledge is the result of courage, of severity toward oneself, of cleanliness with respect to oneself.”

“Every attainment, every step forward in knowledge, follows from courage, from hardness against oneself, from cleanliness in relation to oneself.”

“Every achievement, every step forward in knowledge, is the consequence of courage, of toughness towards oneself, of sincerity to oneself”

“Talking much about oneself can also be a means to conceal oneself. ”

“What is the seal of liberation? Not to be ashamed in front of oneself.”

“One must still have chaos in oneself to be able to give birth to a dancing star.”

“One must not let oneself be misled: they say 'Judge not!' but they send to Hell everything that stands in their way.”