Humaneness and justice are the means by which to govern properly. When government is carried out properly, people feel close to the leadership and think little of dying for it.

Practice is the process of moving conscious action into subconscious and unconscious action.

what's life without a little risk

The long arm of coincidence.

We cannot help but believe that the old hatreds shall someday pass; that the lines of tribe shall soon dissolve; that as the world grows smaller, our common humanity shall reveal itself.

No clock is more regular than the belly.

Writing is about culture and should be about everything. That's what makes it what it is.

My definition of genius is not being that person the actual human is a genius, but it's a person that just allows God to work through them.

Your subconscious protects you. It's all about listening to it.

I wanted to be a poet and/or an artist, but I was very lazy (frightened of failure, I guess) and drank too much.

It is now well understood that humans ultimately depend on the health of the planet for their wellbeing.