Life starts with a capital letter, and then dies with a period. How long and fancy we decide to prolong it is up to us.

Do not become unbecoming towards mankind, for mankind isn't unbecoming towards the selfish.

Life is too short to question, but so is the future and past. Honestly, the present is what matters most of all. Be true in your present, and the past/future will become more easily understandable.

... yes, religious authority is important, but you forget one thing. Without willpower, we would be slaves and with it, we would be rebels. Obedience, my friend, is the key to understanding willpower, and willpower therein lies the understanding of common man. Truly, to say that religion is unneeded... Commoners need heteronomous obedience. That much is sincere. Ideology? Don't make me laugh.

Acknowledging all aspects of life and plan accordingly; for protecting what you love with every fiber of your existence, nothing is of error

Out of non-existence comes the very reason to exist.