Aphorisms & Lines
Original Quotes
Observations distilled into compact lines for reflection, notebooks, and quiet thought.
notebook noteDiscipline
“Discipline is not a punishment we inflict upon ourselves. It is a quiet promise we keep to our future peace of mind.”
From the essay 'The Quiet Discipline of Becoming Better'
notebook noteAttention
“To protect your attention is to protect your life. What you attend to over forty years becomes the substance of your biography.”
From the essay 'Why We Need More Time Away From the Noise'
notebook notePatience
“Velocity is meaningless when the destination is false. It is far better to walk slowly toward something genuine than to sprint toward a mirage.”
From the essay 'Some Lessons Arrive Late, But They Still Matter'