For life is but a dream whose shapes return, some frequently, some seldom, some by night and some by day.

Statues and pictures and verse may be grand, But they are not the Life for which they stand.

The world rolls round forever like a mill; it grinds out death and life and good and ill; it has no purpose, heart or mind or will.

More firm and sure the hand of courage strikes, when it obeys the watchful eye of caution.

The folly of endless consumerism sends us on a wild goose-chase for happiness through materialism.

We may pass violets looking for roses. We may pass contentment looking for victory.

Fish butchering means a lot to me as a chef; I take pride in it and get a lot of joy from filleting fish, working with fish, breaking down fish, trying to understand fish.

Close friends contribute to our personal growth. They also contribute to our personal pleasure, making the music sound sweeter, the wine taste richer, the laughter ring louder because they are there.