« The great lesson of passing through the shadows is tolerance. The discovery of one's own vulnerability makes a being more tolerant of the weaknesses of those who share his life. His own need for listening and attention will encourage him to give it to others. »

« Most people do not trust their inner resources, they are even terrified of them. In fact, most people already know, even before entering a therapist's office, what they have to do to improve their lives. But they are afraid of what they are wearing, afraid of their desires, fear of their abilities. »

« When you have experienced such a decline, recovering health has an indescribable flavour. One bites into life with beautiful teeth, every moment becomes precious, the very thought of death becomes a positive companion, a stimulant to live more awake, to enjoy every moment. Illness has given me back my life and, without it, I would never experience this feeling or feeling strongly rooted in the body of enthusiastic and vigorous participation in existence. I have the impression that being alive is a blessing, and that we are Sir Earth essentially to awaken ourselves to this grace and celebrate it. Illness has served as an initiation rite. »