“...he came to the conclusion that you cannot depend on people, and that you can live in peace only if you keep them at arm's length.”
“There are some people, if you can only get to learn the length of their feet, you can always fit them with shoes afterwards.”
“Keep things at arm's length... If you let anything come too near you want to hold on to it. And there is nothing a man can hold on to.”
“You cannot save people. You can only love them.”
“Your happiness depends on people around you and people you love, but peace of mind you alone can cultivate. Never loose your peace of mind even when unhappy.”
“If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.”