“If philosophy gets you lost in the labyrinth of symbols that distance us from reality, then it is part of the problem; if it motivates positive action that can create a better world, philosophy is usually a gift.”

“When one dream dies we replace it with another.”

“Familiarity breeds contempt, for others at first, but then inwardly, contempt towards ourselves.”

“Dialogue with the self is the source of all insight and insight is the only thing that can change your life.”

“Dialogue can help you find out if you’ve been brainwashed or not.”

“Dialogue reminds us that we can question to build, not only to doubt or deconstruct.”

“Life is for those that deserve it. Those kings amongst men who can climb out of barrels and will dare to break through glass walls and to transcend all of this whatever it is, these eyes to the ground, this pretence, acting only as is expected and never as is intended. We have been told what is acceptable in what situation and so we take heed. This is not living. In the real world, in nature, there is no need to pretend. There is no place for it.”

“We have to accept that much of reality is ineffable and so to understand it we can't rely on words alone.”

“When people challenge your ideas, they help you (whether they know it or not).”

“Dialogue is about creating awareness through self-observation; it starts from the inside out, not the outside in.”

“Dialogue teaches you to listen through your emotions, not to become distracted or distanced from the truth because of them.”