"It is a humble truth that clear thinking requires courage even more than intellect — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a quiet truth that a life without philosophical reflection is a vessel adrift on an uncharted sea."

"It is a humble truth that he who understands his own mind is never bewildered by the complexities of the world — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"We do not remember the passing of hours, but the resonance of moments. Remember this in moments of decisive trial — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It should be noted that the games of children are not games, and must be considered as their most serious actions."

"Life opens up opportunities to you, and you either take them or you stay afraid of taking them."

"I could have been a dental hygienist with nothing bad ever appearing in print about me, but that's not how I've chosen to lead my life. I knew that you put yourself under a microscope the more famous you become."

"A resilient spirit knows that the only true currency in life is time well spent."