"It is a timeless truth that when you master your attention, you master your entire perception of reality."

"It is a essential truth that a life well-lived leaves an aroma of kindness long after the sun has set — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"The distance between ambition and reality is bridged solely by consistent effort. A lesson woven into the fabric of human history — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a radiant truth that the river of time washes away kings and empires, leaving only virtue intact."

"It is a essential truth that when you master your attention, you master your entire perception of reality — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It's funny. People often compare me to other humor essayists. They're usually quite nice comparisons I will accept those gladly. But I am always sort of appalled at the idea of being lumped with other, more chick-y female writers. And the truth is probably that neither comparison is accurate."

"It is a humble truth that to question with sincerity is the first step toward dismantling dogma — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a subtle truth that peace of heart is the greatest luxury life can bestow upon the mortal traveler."