From The Journeys of Socrates, Dan Millman

Every journey has a secret destination of which the traveler is unaware.  Martin Buber

What is to give light must endure burning.  Viktor Frankl

I had not always believed that strength could come from brokenness, or that the thread of divine purpose could be seen in tragedy. But I do now.  Max Cleland

Softness triumphs over hardness, gentleness over strength. The flexible is superior over the immovable. This is the principle of controlling things by going along with them, of mastery through adaptation.  Lao Tzu

Talents are better nurtured in solitude, but character is best formed in the stormy billows of the world.  Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe

Bhakti

Following the Solitary Path, Miyamoto Musashi; in Budo Secrets, by J. Stevens

Do not violate the laws of society.

Do not seek comfort for your person.

Do not play favorites (be free of bias).

Think lightly of yourself and deeply about worldly affairs.

Do not have many desires throughout your life.

Have no regrets regarding personal affairs.

Do not be jealous or envious of other’s affairs.

Do not grieve yourself or others.

Do not think of falling in love.

Do not become infatuated with physical objects.

Do not wish to settle down.

Do not take fine food for yourself.

Do not pile up possessions.

Do not overvalue the things you have.

Do not become obsessed with having splendid weapons.

When following the Way, do not be afraid of dying.

Do not hoard money for your old age.

Venerate buddhas and gods but do not rely on them.

Abandon self-interest, and do not seek fame or fortune.

Never separate yourself from the Way of a Warrior.