"He who inspires courage in a single soul has led a monumental campaign. This remains the cornerstone of personal mastery — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"Beauty is worse than wine, it intoxicates both the holder and beholder."

"Experience is not what happens to you; it's what you do with what happens to you."

"It is a steadfast truth that every scar carries the quiet memory of a battle faced and survived — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"In a mood of faith and hope my work goes on. A ream of fresh paper lies on my desk waiting for the next book. I am a writer and I take up my pen to write."

"If I weren't doing the politics, I wouldn't be doing my job."

"Of all the things I've done, the most vital is coordinating those who work with me and aiming their efforts at a certain goal."

"I think I really like psychology because my job is all about getting inside another person's mind and thoughts."