"Our senses enable us to perceive only a minute portion of the outside world."

"Every effort under compulsion demands a sacrifice of life-energy. I never paid such a price. On the contrary, I have thrived on my thoughts."

"From childhood I was compelled to concentrate attention on myself. This caused me much suffering, but, on the other hand, it developed in me powers of introspection and observation."

"You may live to see man-made horrors beyond your comprehension."

"I felt that I could not touch the hair of other people, except with gloves."