“It's only before realities set in that we can treasure our delusions.”

“On the Brevity of Our TiesTies in this world last only for a time. We are husband and wife, parent and child, for a short period only. Once this reality sinks in, we cannot help treasuring each moment of our brief association.”

“Human beings have an almost unlimited capacity for self-delusion. We can justify any amount of sadness if it fits our own particular standard of reality. ”

“We must set aside our wishes and give heed to reality. Nobody can accept the truth while hiding from it. When a decision matters, we have to stare at the truth unflinchingly. Only then can we find peace in our choices.”

“No man is happy without a delusion of some kind. Delusions are as necessary to our happiness as realities..”

“We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures.”