“We are always trying to convert people to a belief in our own explanation of the universe. We think that the more people there are who believe as we do, the more certain it will be that what we bel...”

“Death is our constant companion, and it is death that gives each person's life its true meaning.”

“Human beings are the only ones in nature who are aware that they will die. For that reason and only for that reason, I have a profound respect for the human race, and I believe that its future is g...”

“Still, being fragile creatures, humans always try to hide from themselves the certainty that they will die. They do not see that it is death itself that motivates them to do the best things in thei...”

“We must never stop dreaming. Dreams provide nourishment for the soul, just as a meal does for the body.”

“Once a problem is solved, its simplicity is amazing.”

“Listen to your intuition. When you're at a crossroad, the little voice is always talking to you. You just have to pay attention.”

“There is an inner gift that each of us possess as deep insightful knowing, regardless of our circumstances. It isnt as difficult to access this gift as some would make it out to be. It is quiet sim...”

“Surround yourself with 'yay-sayers' not naysayers.”

“It is better to be hated for what you are than to be loved for what you are not.”

“If I am going to be drownedif I am going to be drownedif I am going to be drowned, why, in the name of the seven mad gods who rule the sea, was I allowed to come thus far and contemplate sand and t...”

“I'm an Earth ecstatic, and my creed is simple: All life is sacred, life loves life, and we are capable of improving our behavior toward one another. As basic as that is, for me it's also tonic and ...”