As far as we can discern, the sole purpose of human existence is to kindle a light of meaning in the darkness of mere being.

People do not like to think. If one thinks, one must reach conclusions. Conclusions are not always pleasant.

A lie told often enough becomes the truth.

Anybody can dig a hole and plant a tree. But make sure it survives. You have to nurture it, you have to water it, you have to keep at it until it becomes rooted so it can take care or itself. There are so many enemies of trees.

Until you value yourself, you won't value your time. Until you value your time, you will not do anything with it.

During the first period of a man's life the greatest danger is not to take the risk.

Old age is by nature rather talkative.

Have no fear of perfection - you'll never reach it.

The most important thing to do if you find yourself in a hole is to stop digging.

The time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time.

You can't live your life for other people. You've got to do what's right for you, even if it hurts some people you love.

Open your arms to change, but don't let go of your values.

Crude classifications and false generalizations are the curse of organized life.

Mastery of the emotions is fundamental to a virtuous life.

The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls.

During your life, never stop dreaming. No one can take away your dreams

How can I go forward when I don't know which way I'm facing?

Every person who ever thought he had a right to assert, and went boldly and asserted it, himself, or jointly with others that shared his convictions, was a direct actionist.

We all owe death a life.

Life can be pulled by goals just as surely as it can be pushed by drives.

Maybe this world is another planet?s hell.