“The power for creating a better future is contained in the present moment: You create a good future by creating a good present.”

“Real generosity toward the future lies in giving all to the present.”

“I don’t want to be at the mercy of my emotions. I want to use them, to enjoy them, and to dominate them.” 

“A friend is one who overlooks your broken fence and admires the flowers in your garden.”

You don’t have to defend or explain your decisions to anyone. It’s your life. Live it without apologies.

“A real friend is one who walks in when the rest of the world walks out.”

A mother is your first friend, your best friend, your forever friend.

A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.

“Don’t be afraid to start over. This time you’re not starting from scratch, you’re starting from experience.”

Control anger before it controls you.

“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.”

“It is important that we forgive ourselves for making mistakes. We need to learn from our errors and move on.”