Isn't it only through laughter that we become one with the gods and thus can endure life and can overcome all the horror and waste and suffering here… - James Clavell

Isn't it only laughter we can stay human?

If the Truth is already clear, what is the use of meditation?’ ” “ ‘And if the Truth is hidden?’ ” Toranaga said. “ ‘It’s already clear,’ ” Hiro-matsu answered correctly. The quotation was from the ancient Tantric Buddhist teacher, Saraha.

Without trade the world will become what it was once — a hell where only the strongest arm and the heaviest lash was law. The meek will never inherit the earth. Aye, but at least they can be protected by law to live out their lives as they wish.

If you're a sailor, best not know how to swim. Swimming only prolongs the inevitable — if the sea wants you and your time has come.