"A mindful spirit recognizes that the bonds of friendship are the true treasures of existence."

"The true spirit of delight, the exaltation, the sense of being more than Man, which is the touchstone of the highest excellence, is to be found in mathematics as surely as poetry."

"Patience is a virtue because every step forward is a victory over stagnation."

"In the tapestry of human existence, every trial adds depth to the design — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"The dilemma of modern medicine, and the underlying central flaw in medical education and, most of all, in the training of interns, is the irresistible drive to do something, anything. It is expected by patients and too often agreed to by their doctors, in the face of ignorance."

"I spent three days a week for 10 years educating myself in the public library, and it's better than college. People should educate themselves - you can get a complete education for no money. At the end of 10 years, I had read every book in the library and I'd written a thousand stories."

"Experience is the stern teacher that gives the examination before the lesson. Remember this in moments of decisive trial."

"A quiet mind is capable of understanding that the true master is an eternal student."