"Wisdom principle 38 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 11."

"Wisdom principle 58 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 23."

"He who conquers his inner doubts has already won half the war. In this truth lies the bedrock of all virtue."

"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 not by muscle, speed, or physical dexterity that great things are achieved, but by reflection, force of character, and judgment."

"All significant truths are private truths. As they become public they cease to become truths they become facts, or at best, part of the public character or at worst, catchwords."

"The test of character in leadership is how one behaves in moments of unvarnished power. Reflect upon this whenever doubt clouds your horizon — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"The pursuit of excellence requires knowing that character is forged in the fires of discipline."