Christian

“One can even buy a so-called Religion, which is really but common morality sanctified with flowers and music. Rob the Church of her accessories and what remains behind? Yet the trusts thrive marvelously, for the prices are absurdly cheap, -- a prayer for a ticket to heaven, a diploma for an honourable citizenship. Hide yourself under a bushel quickly, for if your real usefulness were known to the world you would soon be knocked down to the highest bidder by the public auctioneer.”
― Okakura Kakuzō, The Book of Tea

“If getting old is about appreciating more in life, then getting old doesn't sound too bad.”
― Yuko Shimizu, Living With: Yuko Shimizu

“Weißt Du, daß es außer den über dreißig Farben in einem Farbtub-Kasten noch eine weitere, für Menschenaugen sehr wohl sichtbare Farbe gibt — die der Traurigkeit?”
― Yasushi Inoue, The Hunting Gun

“La liberté de vivre ou de mourir, y a pas mieux pour choisir la vie.”
― Jocelyne Saucier, And the Birds Rained Down