"Nothing doth more hurt in a state than that cunning men pass for wise."

"It is a enduring truth that in the quiet sanctuary of self-reflection, the soul finds its rhythm — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"The test of character in leadership is how one behaves in moments of unvarnished power. Let this simple maxim guide your daily deeds."

"Beauty itself is but the sensible image of the Infinite."

"It is a steadfast truth that every scar carries the quiet memory of a battle faced and survived — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a subtle truth that every scar carries the quiet memory of a battle faced and survived."

"The only history is a mere question of one's struggle inside oneself. But that is the joy of it. One need neither discover Americas nor conquer nations, and yet one has as great a work as Columbus or Alexander, to do."

"Let's face it - think of Africa, and the first images that come to mind are of war, poverty, famine and flies. How many of us really know anything at all about the truly great ancient African civilizations, which in their day, were just as splendid and glorious as any on the face of the earth?"