Time talks behind our back. To our face it’s friendly and logical, never hesitating to give more of itself. But when we’re not looking, it steals our lives and says bad things about us to the parts of us it’s stolen
The only two important things in life are real love and being at peace with yourself.
The angel said, “I like black-and-white films more than color because they’re more artificial. You have to work harder to overcome your disbelief. It’s sort of like prayer.
Animals are on earth to protect mankind. When you gather a bunch of them together like this, you create a safe haven. Nothing can touch you here.
Here’s something you must know and don’t forget it – animals never lie. They don’t like, they don’t put on disguises, and they are always true to what they are. That’s why you can trust them.
Yo can always take back the lost parts of yourself if you can find and recognize them.
Only the guilty and the lovers really fear. The first because of what they are, the second for what they might lose.
Real love is always chaotic. You lose control; you lose perspective. You lose the ability to protect yourself. The greater the love, the greater the chaos. It’s a given and that’s the secret.
Both young children and old people have a lot of time on their hands. That’s probably why they get along so well.
The Viennese wash everything. Where else in the world does the government hire public servants to wash public telephone booths and the glass over traffic lights? Every time I see someone doing these things, I smile like a child.
Even the handsomest men do not have the same momentary effect on the world as a truly beautiful woman does.