“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.”