Don't feel bad for making decisions that upset other people. you're not responsible for their happiness, you're responsible for yours.

Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it.

Reality does not conform to the ideal, but confirms it.

Each work has to pass through these stages: ridicule, opposition, and then acceptance. Those who think ahead of their time are sure to be misunderstood.

To see what is in front of one's nose needs a constant struggle.

I like long walks, especially when they're taken by people who annoy me.

Success is not about chasing external validation; it's about finding inner fulfillment and living according to your values.