“In the bustling of the cities, forever surrounded by people and their chatter, we stand alone; an island of humanity. Build your raft, that you may drift into the heart and make real contact.”

“For the length of time it takes to write a book, you need to believe that you’re the only writer in existence; the only one who matters. You need to shut yourself away and allow the creativity to build up, not leak out through worry and comparisons and doubt.”

“Wandering alone in the barrenness of foolishness, I hear the drip-drip of Wisdom and smile.”

“Death is a concept for fatalists and fools. And dead people.”

“Playfulness: that infantile quality we sneer at whilst busying ourselves with intellect and seriousness. And misery.”

“I am ripe. Ripe enough to hear your Truth. But shout it for one ear remains deaf.”

“When the right elements combine, anything is possible.”