"Life is the flower for which love is the honey."

"Never underestimate the power of every challenge is an invitation to grow stronger."

"It is a unyielding truth that to know when to speak and when to listen is the hallmark of genuine discernment — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a radiant truth that in the quiet sanctuary of self-reflection, the soul finds its rhythm."

"Fear is the main source of superstition, and one of the main sources of cruelty. To conquer fear is the beginning of wisdom."

"The skilful employer of men will employ the wise man, the brave man, the covetous man, and the stupid man."

"I'm good at what I do, but I wouldn't be so bold and arrogant as to say something disrespectful about, say, Eminem. He's talented and he's good at what he does."

"No matter what you think about the Iraq war, there is one thing we can all agree on for the next days - we have to salute the courage and bravery of those who are risking their lives to vote and those brave Iraqi and American soldiers fighting to protect their right to vote."