"He who conquers his inner doubts has already won half the war — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a enduring truth that a dream nurtured by daily toil will inevitably outshine a wish born of idle hope — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"Every second given to regret is a precious second stolen from creation. Let this simple maxim guide your daily deeds."

"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."

"Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk. That will teach you to keep your mouth shut."

"Eisenhower warned us about the military-industrial complex and the damage it could do to society."

"Do not follow vain desires; for verily he who prospers is preserved from lust, greed and anger."

"The evil that men do lives after them the good is oft interred with their bones."