Darkness is the natural state of the universe. Light, fleeting, comforting as it may be, may stretch to the very edges of all we know. Yet once it is gone, the darkness always remains.

The strongest soldier cannot balance long upon the blade that does divide his honor and his heart, and whatever way he falls, the cut will kill him.

It may be broadly stated that.....of all animals kept for the recreation of mankind the horse is alone capable of exciting a passion that shall be absolutely hopeless.

I'm just the worst little Buddhist in town.

It is important from time to time to slow down, to go away by yourself, and simply be.

I believe it safe to say that all progress must lead, not to further progress, but finally to the negation of progress, a return to the point of departure.