“Read without trying to decide anything. Let exploration come before judgment.” — Alan B, The Way of Bitcoin (Speculation)

“Bitcoin is money. And money, by its nature, is meant to be spent.” — Alan B, The Way of Bitcoin (Spend Bitcoin)

“The numbers continued to grow, even as the vault stayed empty.” — Alan B, The Way of Bitcoin (The Parable of the Empty Vault)

“If you choose not to run a node, you are relying on other people’s nodes. You are deferring responsibility. This is not necessarily a moral failure. Not everyone is called to run a node. But if you are capable. If you are technically inclined. If you do understand the system well enough to contribute. Then foregoing what you are called on to do is irresponsible.” — Alan B, The Way of Bitcoin (Governance)

“Imagine a blacksmith in a medieval town. Each morning, he rises and goes to his forge. He shapes iron into tools, hinges, cooking pans, and blades. His work serves the people around him directly. In return, he is paid in gold. He saves that gold. Over time, he spends it, or passes it on to his children. He does not need to speculate on the side. He does not need a second profession as a merchant or financier. He does not need to earn his living twice. His money holds its value. His effort carries forward.” — Alan B, The Way of Bitcoin (Bitcoin Maximalism)

“You do what you are told is responsible. You work. You save. You plan. And yet the future appears less solid than it once did.” — Alan B, The Way of Bitcoin (Eight Stages)

“He that hath ears to hear, let him hear.” — Matthew 11:15, King James Version (1611), quoted in The Way of Bitcoin (Eight Stages)

“There are two ways of reaching the house next door. One is to travel all the way round the globe; the other is to walk a few feet.” — Alan Watts, Behold the Spirit (1947), quoted in The Way of Bitcoin (Altcoin Detour)

“Change is scary, and the first step is always the hardest. Yet the best way to deal with change is to ‘plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance,’ as Alan Watts knew. This book is an invitation to do just that. I’m glad it was written, and I hope that it will serve you well.” — Gigi, Foreword to The Way of Bitcoin

“If the word God still feels too loaded, think of it as the strength of the cosmos within you.” — Alan B, The Way of Bitcoin (Religion)

“Modern healthcare operates within a fiat incentive structure.” — Alan B, The Way of Bitcoin (Health)

“New all-time highs are reached. Bitcoin returns to the headlines. Those who have been watching from a distance finally step in. This is when entry feels safest.” — Alan B, The Way of Bitcoin (Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt)

“Nothing fundamental has changed. The supply remains fixed. The network continues producing blocks. Ownership remains intact.” — Alan B, The Way of Bitcoin (Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt)

“The Way of Bitcoin can be stated simply: Save in Bitcoin. Focus on your craft. Live a peaceful life.” — Alan B, The Way of Bitcoin (Preface)

“The moment you take the orange pill is the moment you become a Bitcoiner.” — Alan B, The Way of Bitcoin (Taking the Orange Pill)

“Money emerges as a shared language of value.” — Alan B, The Way of Bitcoin (A Brief History of Money)

“Like the blacksmith, you work, save, and rest peacefully.” — Alan B, The Way of Bitcoin (Bitcoin Maximalism)

“You don’t choose Bitcoin. Bitcoin chooses you.” — Alan B, The Way of Bitcoin (Taking the Orange Pill)

“It is no longer an object of fixation, but a foundation doing its work while you do yours.” — Alan B, The Way of Bitcoin (Bitcoin Purgatory)

“The central aisles are filled with ultra-processed fiat foods. The fresh, whole foods are pushed to the perimeter. Notice this the next time you walk through.” — Alan B, The Way of Bitcoin (Health)