“Of course there is no formula for success, except perhaps an unconditional acceptance of life, and what it brings”

“Even when I'm sick and depressed, I love life.”

“To be alive, to be able to see, to walk, to have houses, music, paintings - it's all a miracle. I have adopted the technique of living life miracle to miracle.”

“Most people ask for happiness on condition. Happiness can only be felt if you don't set any condition.”

“Life is the game that must be played, this truth at least, good friends, we know; so live and laugh, nor be dismayed as one by one the phantoms go.”

“I accept life unconditionally. ... Most people ask for happiness on condition. Happiness can only be felt if you don't set any condition.”

“every time God forgives us, God is saying that God's own rules do not matter as much as the relationship that God wants to create with us.”

“I've never heard anyone say "I wish I hadn't forgiven.”

“We are told that people stay in love because of chemistry, or because they remain intrigued with each other, because of many kindnesses, because of luck. But part of it has got to be forgiveness an...”