Knowledge has three degrees — opinion, science, illumination. The means or instrument of the first is sense; of the second, dialectic; of the third, intuition.

I'm a punk rock kid. I grew up with that mentality.

Success is not about seeking constant external validation; it's about recognizing and embracing your own worth and unique contributions.

Information is not knowledge.

The still waters of a lake reflect the beauty around it. When the mind is still, the beauty of the self is seen reflected in it.

You really can change the world if you care enough.

Intellectual growth should commence at birth and cease only at death.