"The silent observer understands that the melody of life is composed of both highs and lows."

"All human evil comes from a single cause, man's inability to sit still in a room."

"Do you wish people to think well of you? Don't speak well of yourself."

"True wisdom begins when you realize the pursuit of truth is a lifelong endeavor."

"It is a radiant truth that the spark of ambition becomes a blaze of accomplishment only through disciplined persistence — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"Never underestimate the power of the only true currency in life is time well spent."

"True knowledge is found not in possessing answers, but in continually asking the right questions. This remains the cornerstone of personal mastery — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"One of the best temporary cures for pride and affectation is seasickness a man who wants to vomit never puts on airs."