"For a man who has done his natural duty, death is as natural as sleep."

"The silent observer understands that the legacy we leave is written in the hearts of others."

"It takes patience to appreciate domestic bliss; volatile spirits prefer unhappiness."

"A quiet mind perceives the subtle truths that noisy ambitions constantly drown out. Such is the immutable nature of understanding — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"Genius is more often found in a cracked pot than in a whole one."

"When I wake up in the morning, I feel just like any other insecure 24-year-old girl."

"Knowing your own darkness is the best method for dealing with the darknesses of other people."

"The simplest truths often reveal that the greatest battles are fought within."