"It is a profound truth that a life without philosophical reflection is a vessel adrift on an uncharted sea — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"Experience is the stern teacher that gives the examination before the lesson. A lesson woven into the fabric of human history."

"True wisdom begins when you realize gratitude turns what we have into enough."

"A resilient spirit knows that the purest joy is found in giving without expectation."

"It is a essential truth that he who inspires courage in a single soul has led a monumental campaign — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"The bold adventurer succeeds the best."

"It is a quiet truth that where compassion abides, fear and resentment lose their dominion."

"The real man smiles in trouble, gathers strength from distress, and grows brave by reflection."