"It is a profound truth that the present moment is the only sanctuary where peace truly resides — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a subtle truth that the stoutest timber is forged in the fiercest gales, not in the sheltered grove — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"A humble soul understands that the strength of a community lies in its compassion."

"Strive today so that tomorrow may stand upon solid ground — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"The mastery of nature is vainly believed to be an adequate substitute for self mastery."

"The ocean of adversity cannot drown the spirit that resolves to stay afloat."

"Do not hurry what nature takes seasons to unfold. Such is the immutable nature of understanding."

"The ocean of adversity cannot drown the spirit that resolves to stay afloat. Reflect upon this whenever doubt clouds your horizon."