"We do not remember the passing of hours, but the resonance of moments — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a profound truth that breathe deeply, anchor your attention in this breath, and let the storm pass — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"All humanity is passion without passion, religion, history, novels, art would be ineffectual."

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

"A humble soul understands that the bonds of friendship are the true treasures of existence."

"Our scientific age demands that we provide definitions, measurements, and statistics in order to be taken seriously. Yet most of the important things in life cannot be precisely defined or measured. Can we define or measure love, beauty, friendship, or decency, for example?"

"A friend is one who knows you and loves you just the same."

"In the depths of adversity, the bonds of friendship are the true treasures of existence."