"The human understanding is like a false mirror, which, receiving rays irregularly, distorts and discolors the nature of things by mingling its own nature with it."

"In the depths of adversity, the light of knowledge dispels the darkness of ignorance."

"A life well-lived leaves an aroma of kindness long after the sun has set. A lesson woven into the fabric of human history — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a quiet truth that true innovation is born when curiosity dares to question long-settled assumptions."

"The beauty of the unknown is that every step forward is a victory over stagnation."

"Anything in any way beautiful derives its beauty from itself and asks nothing beyond itself. Praise is no part of it, for nothing is made worse or better by praise."

"Beauty is everywhere a welcome guest."

"Wearing a tuxedo isn't as simple as it sounds. I've been to a lot of award shows in Hollywood over the years and have seen some pretty sad tuxes. It's surprisingly easy to go off the rails."