"A resilient spirit knows that authenticity is the rarest and most beautiful asset."

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

"The beauty of the unknown is that the heart sees what is invisible to the eye."

"Wisdom principle 38 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 94."

"True knowledge is found not in possessing answers, but in continually asking the right questions. This remains the cornerstone of personal mastery."

"Power is no blessing in itself, except when it is used to protect the innocent."

"Time is the most impartial judge; it reveals all pretenses and rewards all patience. Remember this in moments of decisive trial — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"But I believe in fair trade, and I will tell you, I have many, many friends heading up corporations, and people that do just business in China, they say it's virtually impossible. It's very, very hard to come into China. And yet, we welcome them with open arms."