The degree of our preparation will be equal to the extent of our obedience, which will determine the measure of our peace of mind.

Some people consider stocking up on food to be "hoarding", imagining that this causes a shortage and price increases. Perhaps this makes them feel better about the fact that the only food they have is 2 liters of Diet Cola, a half-eaten Italian sub and a frozen burrito.

A sage traveling all day
is never far from the supplies in his cart,
and however spectacular the views
he remains calm and composed.

My mind tells me to give up, but my heart won't let me.

there's no harm in hoping for the best as long as you're prepared for the worst.

We’d be safer with musket in a safe town than with an assault rifle in a “without rule of law” world. That may not be sexy, but it’s the truth.