If only I may grow: firmer, simpler, quieter, warmer.

Quote by Dag Hammarskjold

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To forgive oneself? No, that doesn't work: we have to be forgiven. But we can...

To forgive oneself? No, that doesn't work: we have to be forgiven. But we can...

Destiny is something not be to desired and not to be avoided. a mystery not...

Destiny is something not be to desired and not to be avoided. a mystery not...

Only he deserves power who every day justifies it

Only he deserves power who every day justifies it

Every deed and every relationship is surrounded by an atmosphere of silence. Friendship needs no...

Every deed and every relationship is surrounded by an atmosphere of silence. Friendship needs no...

Time always seems long to the child who is waiting - for Christmas, for next...

Time always seems long to the child who is waiting - for Christmas, for next...

The more faithfully you listen to the voices within you, the better you will hear...

The more faithfully you listen to the voices within you, the better you will hear...

Destiny is something not be to desired and not to be avoided. a mystery not...

Destiny is something not be to desired and not to be avoided. a mystery not...

It is easy to be nice, even to an enemy - from lack of character.

It is easy to be nice, even to an enemy - from lack of character.

Friendship needs no words...

Friendship needs no words...

It is when we all play safe that we create a world of utmost insecurity.

It is when we all play safe that we create a world of utmost insecurity.

Is life so wretched? Isn't it rather your hands which are too small, your vision...

Is life so wretched? Isn't it rather your hands which are too small, your vision...

Freedom from fear could be said to sum up the whole philosophy of human rights.

Freedom from fear could be said to sum up the whole philosophy of human rights.

Your body must become familiar with its death - in all its possible forms and...

Your body must become familiar with its death - in all its possible forms and...

Never look down to test the ground before taking your next step; only he who...

Never look down to test the ground before taking your next step; only he who...

Isn't the fulfillment of our duty towards our neighbor an expression of deepest desire?

Isn't the fulfillment of our duty towards our neighbor an expression of deepest desire?

I am the vessel. The draft is God's. And God is the thirsty one.

I am the vessel. The draft is God's. And God is the thirsty one.

It is a little bit humiliating when I have to say that Chou En-lai to...

It is a little bit humiliating when I have to say that Chou En-lai to...

Mediocrity in politics is not to be despised. Greatness is not needed.

Mediocrity in politics is not to be despised. Greatness is not needed.

I do not believe that artists or actors and people should be out there like...

I do not believe that artists or actors and people should be out there like...

Political elections are a good deal like marriages, there's no accounting for anyone's taste

Political elections are a good deal like marriages, there's no accounting for anyone's taste