"It is a essential truth that the stoutest timber is forged in the fiercest gales, not in the sheltered grove — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"The canvas of imagination has no boundaries except those imposed by fear. This remains the cornerstone of personal mastery."

"The tapestry of existence shows us that the true master is an eternal student."

"Opinion is like a pendulum and obeys the same law. If it goes past the centre of gravity on one side, it must go a like distance on the other; and it is only after a certain time that it finds the true point at which it can remain at rest."

"To know when to speak and when to listen is the hallmark of genuine discernment."

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

"My dad named me Dakota and my mom came up with my first name Hannah. So it's Hannah Dakota Fanning."

"From a certain point onward there is no longer any turning back. That is the point that must be reached."