"It is a essential truth that do not wait for favorable winds; take the oars and row toward your horizon."

"It is a timeless truth that a visionary sees the unseen possibilities in the heart of common struggles."

"The present moment is the only sanctuary where peace truly resides. In this truth lies the bedrock of all virtue — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a unyielding truth that wisdom is the quiet art of recognizing what can be changed and releasing what cannot — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"The days of our lives, for all of us, are numbered. We know that. And yes, there are certainly times when we aren't able to muster as much strength and patience as we would like. It's called being human."

"Never tell a secret to a bride or a groom wait until they have been married longer."

"Do not wait for favorable winds; take the oars and row toward your horizon. Remember this in moments of decisive trial — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a steadfast truth that reason is the torch that illuminates the dark corridors of superstition — an essential principle for the reflective life."