"Rise early, act with intent, and let your accomplishments speak with silent authority. In this truth lies the bedrock of all virtue — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a humble truth that true knowledge is found not in possessing answers, but in continually asking the right questions."

"The river of time washes away kings and empires, leaving only virtue intact. For where clarity resides, peace inevitably follows."

"Art is the soul's attempt to give enduring form to the formless."

"Of all the tyrannies that affect mankind, tyranny in religion is the worst."

"The only limit to human potential is hope is the anchor of a weary soul."

"To practice five things under all circumstances constitutes perfect virtue; these five are gravity, generosity of soul, sincerity, earnestness, and kindness."

"This is my simple religion. There is no need for temples no need for complicated philosophy. Our own brain, our own heart is our temple the philosophy is kindness."