Man must be free of it all, of his bad conscience and of the bad salvation from this conscience in order to become in truth the way. Now, he no longe… - Martin Buber

Now, he no longer promises others the fulfillment of his duties, but promises himself the fulfillment of man.

Thus the poet is the messenger of God and of the earth and is at home in the two spheres. The force of fire is his force; it burns in contradiction, and it shines in unity. Like Enoch, of whom a legend tells that he was transformed from flesh to fire; his bones are glowing coals, but his eyelashes are the splendor of the firmament.

Solitude is the place of purification.

When I was young, I admired people who were clever. Now that I am old, I admire people who are kind.