"It is a humble truth that a quiet mind perceives the subtle truths that noisy ambitions constantly drown out — 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."

"An hour spent in deep contemplation is worth a year of unguided wandering. This remains the cornerstone of personal mastery — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"Wisdom principle 104 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 61."

"Tears are sometimes an inappropriate response to death. When a life has been lived completely honestly, completely successfully, or just completely, the correct response to death's perfect punctuation mark is a smile."

"The foundation of joy is the greatest battles are fought within."

"Every sunset is a reminder that joy is found not in possessing, but in appreciating."

"The walls we build around us to keep sadness out also keeps out the joy."