The child who is not embraced by the village will burn it down to feel its warmth. – African proverb

Everything you hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth. – Marcus Aurelius

The highest form of peace is having no desire to be seen, validated or understood by anyone. – Epictetus

Develop interest in life as you see it; in people, things, literature, music. The world is so rich, simply throbbing with rich treasures, beautiful souls and interesting people. Forget yourself. – Henry Miller