“Accept no one’s definition of your life; define yourself.”

“That is what compassion does. It challenges our assumptions, our sense of self-limitation, worthlessness, of not having a place in the world, our feelings of loneliness and estrangement. These are narrow, constrictive states of mind. As we develop compassion, our hearts open.”

“The walls we build around us to keep sadness out also keeps out the joy.”

“We must understand that sadness is an ocean, and sometimes we drown, while other days we are forced to swim.”

 “For attractive lips, speak words of kindness…

If you are positive, you’ll see opportunities instead of obstacles.

“The only person you should strive to be better than, is the person you were yesterday. ”

“Thinking is difficult, that’s why most people judge.”

“To me, beauty is natural beauty. If you’re naturally yourself, you’re beautiful.”

A dream is not that which you see while sleeping, it is something that does not let you sleep.

“Family is not about blood. It’s about who is willing to hold your hand when you need it the most.” 

When you meet me, you think I’m quiet. When you talk to me, you wish I was quiet. When you know me, you get scared when I’m quiet.