"The development of the telescope, together with increased knowledge of things, brought men to see that the earth is not what man had once thought it to be."

"If you are kept in ignorance of the true way and permit yourself to rely upon and be guided by the opinion of imperfect man, you can never gain the riches that will bring you peace and lasting happiness."

"Jehovah God is truly rich far beyond the imagination of humankind."

"False riches, consisting of money, houses and lands, acquired by selfish means at cost to others and thereafter used selfishly, are almost always used for the oppression of other persons."

"Happiness is not something you postpone for the future it is something you design for the present."

"In the absence of that, I am happy to play solo, but I don't think there is any comparison."

"The best way to choose what to keep and what to throw away is to take each item in one's hand and ask: Does this spark joy?"

"A quiet mind is capable of understanding that the purest joy is found in giving without expectation."