The only simple truth is that there is nothing simple in this complex universe. Everything relates. Everything connects

[Unser Leben] ist unüberwindlich verworren nur dann, wen man an sich denkt; aber in dem Augenblick, wo man nicht an sich denkt, sondern sich fragt, wie man einem anderen helfen könne, ist es sehr einfach.

When seeing the simple truth means recognizing that we’re in sin, we would rather see things as being complicated.

Vivid simplicity is the articulation, the nature of genius. Wisdom is greater than intelligence; intelligence is greater than philosobabble.

Every layer of complexity creates greater distance from life’s simple truths.

Something always attracts us towards the ruins, because ruins remind us our fundamental problem: The problem of impermanence! Amongst the ruins we see the very end of our road! Whatever shows you the simple truth,...

No more things should be presumed to exist than are absolutely necessary

I want to be known as the 23 year-old who is foolishly in love with a Prince she can’t see. I want to rejoice while holding the rose of singleness, even when my hands bleed...