On Joy and Sorrow

“Then a woman said, Speak to us of Joy and Sorrow. And he answered: ‘Your joy is your sorrow unmasked. And the selfsame well from which your laughter rises was …

On Talking

“And a scholar said, Speak of Talking. And he answered, saying: ‘You talk when you cease to be at peace with your thoughts; And when you can no longer dwell …

On Giving

“Then said a rich man, Speak to us of Giving. And he answered: ‘You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself …

On Giving

“Then said a rich man, Speak to us of Giving. And he answered: ‘You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself …