“The final wisdom of life requires not the annulment of incongruity but the achievement of serenity within and above it.”
“Above all, the Stoics sought wisdom, a condition that I myself hope to achieve after I stop wrecking and burning things.”
“However, what he wanted was impossible: the serenity of the Gods cannot be achieved by the sword.”
“It requires wisdom to understand wisdom: the music is nothing if the audience is deaf.”
“Happiness can only be achieved by looking inward & learning to enjoy whatever life has and this requires transforming greed into gratitude.”
“All great achievements require time.”