J. J. Rintala

“The gods disappeared with their following—nature stood forlorn and lifeless. Arid count and strict measure bound her with iron chains.”
― Novalis, Hymns to the Night

“For I do not seek to understand in order that I may believe, but I believe in order to understand. For this also I believe-that unless I believe I shall not understand.”
― St. Anselm

“I was not born with wisdom. I love the ancient teachings and have worked hard to attain to their level.”
― Confucius, The Analects