Aphorism 12

"...there is not such thing as 'too late' in life" (190).

Aphorism 11

"You're not a wave, you are part of the ocean" (180).

Aphorism 10

The important questions have to do with love, responsibility, spirituality, awareness (175).

Aphorism 9

"Death ends a life, not a relationship" (174).

Aphorism 8

"...the big things - how we think, what we value - those you must choose yourself. You can't let anyone --or any society - determine those for you" (155).

Aphorism 7

"Don't let go too soon, but don't hang on too long" (162).

Aphorism 6

"...love is how you stay alive, even after you are gone" (133).

"Love each other or perish" (149).

Aphorism 5

"Don't cling to things, because everything is impermanent" (103).

Aphorism 4

"Once you learn how to die, you learn how to live" (82).

Aphorism 3

"So many people walk around with a meaningless life. They seem half-asleep, even when they're busy doing things they think are important. This is because they're chasing the wrong things. The way you get meaning into your life is to devote yourself to loving others, devote yourself to your community around you, and devote yourself to creating something that gives you purpose and meaning" (43).

Aphorism 2

"Love always wins" (40).

Aphorism 1

"Learn to forgive yourself and to forgive others" (18).