We are lonesome animals. We spend all our life trying to be less lonesome. One of our ancient methods is to tell a story begging the listener to say — and to feel — 'Yes, that's the way it is, or at least that's the way I feel it.'

Consciousness is the cutting edge of the struggle for existence.

Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life.

The best time to plant a tree was 25 years ago. The second best time is today.