"I learned to live with Richard Parker."
"Religion is about fidelity, not about punishment."Faith
"The sea is not a place of rest."Adventure
"I wept like a child."
"Choice is the attribute of the conscious."Wisdom
"The worst is worse than we can possibly imagine."Truth
"I made a decision in my mind."Courage
"Truly, I was in complete darkness."
"I will not abandon my animals."
"The number three is a powerful number."
"Prayer is a sign of submission."Faith
"I had to accept reality as it was."
"Water is precious; every drop counts."
"I am grateful to be alive."Gratitude
"The sea teaches harsh lessons."Education
"A lifeboat is a place of constant vigilance."
"I kept my hope alive."Hope
"Dreams were my escape."Imagination
"I talked to myself to stay sane."
"Each day was a victory."Perseverance
"The stars were my companions."Solitude
"I learned to forgive myself."
"Life cannot be understood standing still."Wisdom
"I am the source of stories."Creativity
"Which story do you prefer?"Truth
"A man can get used to anything."
"Reason is excellent for getting around in the world."Knowledge
"I had no one but myself to rely on."Strength
"The journey changed me forever."Change
"I suppose in the end, the whole of life becomes an act of letting go, but what always hurts the most is not taking a moment to say goodbye."Life