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

"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."

"If you live for the next world, you get this one in the deal; but if you live only for this world, you lose them both."

"Life is too deep for words, so don't try to describe it, just live it."

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