O Woman, you are not merely the handiwork of God, but also of men; these are ever endowing you with beauty from their own hearts. . . You are one-half woman and one-half dream. ~ 59

The wise man warns me that life is but a dewdrop on the lotus leaf. ~ 46

In the world's audience hall, the simple blade of grass sits on the same carpet with the sunbeams, and the stars of midnight. ~ 74

To the guests that must go, bid God's speed and brush away all traces of their steps. ~ 45

Let none turn over books, or roam the stars in quest of God, who sees him not in man.

I experience a period of frightening clarity in those moments when nature is so beautiful. I am no longer sure of myself, and the paintings appear as in a drea…

Her eyes caught the melody and echoed it in radiance, then closed for a moment, as though to hide their secret. When they opened, the mist of a dream had passe…