Napoleon on a donkey being led by his inseparable friend, devil.
- You are both your greatest enemy and your closest friend.
- When asking someone a question, first share your own thoughts—then ask what they think.
- When making a decision, don’t just think about the choice—think about the consequences it brings.
- Life is an ultramarathon, not a 300-meter sprint; always think long-term.
- No one can harm you more than you can.
- You can meaningfully connect with at most 150 people—see Dunbar's Number
- Being alone doesn't mean being lonely—you’re with your best friend: yourself.
- All people will go away — your family, your loved one, your current best friends. But you'll always have yourself by your side.
- Life is a complex optimization problem. Everything is a trade-off.
- If something makes you sad, behind it there's probably you.