"The river of time washes away kings and empires, leaving only virtue intact. In this truth lies the bedrock of all virtue."

"It is a profound truth that the roots of genuine insight grow deep in the soil of quiet observation."

"It is a enduring truth that a life well-lived leaves an aroma of kindness long after the sun has set."

"Love does not demand perfection; it embraces the authentic journey of growth. For where clarity resides, peace inevitably follows — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"You just need to be a flea against injustice. Enough committed fleas biting strategically can make even the biggest dog uncomfortable and transform even the biggest nation."

"Man is a clever animal who behaves like an imbecile."

"Some men like a dull life - they like the routine of eating breakfast, going to work, coming home, petting the dog, watching TV, kissing the kids, and going to bed. Stay clear of it - it's often catching."

"I like women, but you can't always trust them. Some of them are big liars, like this one woman I met who had a dog. I asked her her dog's name and then I asked, 'Does he bite?' and she said, 'No.' And I said, 'So how does he eat?' Liar!"