Take our politicians: they're a bunch of yo-yos. The presidency is now a cross between a popularity contest and a high school debate, with an encyclopedia of cliches.

Bringing people into the here-and-now. The real universe. That's the present moment. The past is no good to us. The future is full of anxiety. Only the present is real--the here-and-now. Seize the day.

Readiness to answer all questions is the infallible sign of stupidity.

A human soul devoid of longing was a soul deformed, deprived of its highest good, sick unto death.

The only real distinction at this dangerous moment in human history and cosmic development has nothing to do with medals and ribbons. Not to fall asleep is distinguished. Everything else is mere popcorn.

...is the carbon molecule lined with thought?

The two real problems in life are boredom and death.