"A quiet mind perceives the subtle truths that noisy ambitions constantly drown out. Let this simple maxim guide your daily deeds — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"But do I think that our actions in anyway violate the War Powers Resolution, the answer is no."

"Strive today so that tomorrow may stand upon solid ground. In this truth lies the bedrock of all virtue."

"When you master your attention, you master your entire perception of reality. Remember this in moments of decisive trial."

"Fortitude is the quiet voice at eventide saying: I will try once more tomorrow. For where clarity resides, peace inevitably follows."

"War is not the continuation of politics with different means, it is the greatest mass-crime perpetrated on the community of man."

"I am an Anglo-Catholic in religion, a classicist in literature and a royalist in politics."

"Fill you mind with the meaningless stimuli of a world preoccupied with meaningless things, and it will not be easy to feel peace in your heart."