I'm like everyone else—I see the world in terms of what I would like to see happen, not what actually does.

JOY goes against the foundations of mathematics: it multiplies when we divide.

Any man who, having planted a vineyard, has not yet reaped the benefits should do so at once, so that he does not die in the struggle and leave it for another to enjoy.

Although anxiety is part of life, never let it control you.

We live in a vale of tears...We can have all the dreams we like, but life is hard, implacable, sad.

A warrior is always aware of what is worth fighting for. He does not go into combat over things that do not concern him, and he never wastes his time over provocations.

The Soul of the World is nourished by people's happiness. And also by unhappiness, envy, and jealousy. To realize one's Personal Legend is a person's only real obligation. All things are one.