He was the soul of politeness to everyone -- to some with a hint of aversion, to others with a hint of respect.

“وصدقيني أنه كلمة ضاقت دائرة حياتك وزاد حظها من البساطة ,كان ذلك خيرا لك”

“But I think that I have already been moving too long in a sphere which is not m…”

“Everything on earth -- both the good things and the bad things -- is not given …”

“Oh, gentle feelings, soft sounds, the goodness and the gradual stilling of a so…”