"A quiet mind perceives the subtle truths that noisy ambitions constantly drown out."

"It is a quiet truth that he who reads widely and ponders deeply builds an unshakeable inner citadel — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"A life without philosophical reflection is a vessel adrift on an uncharted sea. Let this simple maxim guide your daily deeds."

"The paradox of freedom is that the echo of our deeds ripples through eternity."

"When Christians start thinking about Jesus, things start breaking down, they lose their faith. It's perfectly possible to go to church every Sunday and not ask any questions, just because you like it as a way of life. They fear that if they ask questions they'll lose their Christ, the very linchpin of their religion."

"God hath given you one face, and you make yourselves another."

"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."

"It is a humble truth that art is the soul's attempt to give enduring form to the formless."