The belief that youth is the happiest time of life is founded upon a fallacy. The happiest person is the person who thinks the most interesting thoughts, and we grow happier as we grow older.

Your ability to learn faster than your competition is your only sustainable competitive advantage

Be soft. Do not let the world make you hard. Do not let the pain make you hate. Do not let the bitterness steal your sweetness. Take pride that even though the rest of the world may disagree, you still believe it to be a beautiful place.

Success is not about seeking constant external approval; it's about embracing your unique voice and being unapologetically yourself.

In the kingdom of the blind, the one-eyed man is king.

We are made of starstuff.

A good novel tells us the truth about its hero; but a bad novel tells us the truth about its author.