"Understanding reality is the most important thing because reality doesn't care what you want to be true."

"To gain the perspective that comes from seeing things through another person's eyes, you must suspend judgment."

"Truth is the essential foundation for producing good outcomes."

"One of the most cowardly things ordinary people do is to shut their eyes to facts."

"I have learned now that while those who speak about one's miseries usually hurt, those who keep silence hurt more."

"We live, in fact, in a world starved for solitude, silence, and private: and therefore starved for meditation and true friendship."