“No one can learn to love by following a manual and no one can learn to write by following a course. I'm not telling you to find people with different skills from yourself, because writing is no different from any other activity done with joy and enthusiasm.”

“Writing is one of the most solitary activities in the world.”

“Learn to recognize omens, and follow them”

“Judging oneself to be inferior to other people was one of the worst acts of pride because it was the most destructive way of being different.”

“Because, instead of bitterness, you feel enthusiasm. That is the only difference. Apart from that, one must respect the Mystery, and humbly accept that God has a plan for us. A generous plan, which leads us towards His presence, and which justifies these millions of stars, planets, black holes, etc. which we see tonight,”

“Lose what? A man only has a soul to be won or lost; apart from his life, he has nothing. Past or future lives do not matter - at the moment you are living this one, and you should do so with silent comprehension, joy and enthusiasm. What you must not lose is your enthusiasm.”

“We never lose our loved ones. The accompany us; they don't disappear from our lives. We are merely in different rooms.”