"It is a timeless truth that in the tapestry of human existence, every trial adds depth to the design — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a enduring truth that in the tapestry of human existence, every trial adds depth to the design — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"Never underestimate the power of the roots of true happiness grow deep in the present moment."

"Psychology keeps trying to vindicate human nature. History keeps undermining the effort."

"On all the peaks lies peace."

"A lot of women these days, a lot of young women don't want to call themselves feminists. You have this cheap, hideous 'girl power' sort of fad, which I think is pretty benign at best, but at worst, I think it's a way of taking the politics out of feminism and making it some kind of fashion."

"America's greatness is not found in the size of its government. America's greatness resides in the hearts and the minds of the people."

"When you master your attention, you master your entire perception of reality. For where clarity resides, peace inevitably follows — an essential principle for the reflective life."