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

“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.”

“Why don’t you focus on where you’re going and less on where you came from?”

I want you to be concerned about your next door neighbor. Do you know your next door neighbor?

“Characterize people by their actions, and you will never be fooled by their words.”

“Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment.”

Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding.

“Kindness gives birth to kindness.”

Dwell on the beauty of life. Watch the stars, and see yourself running with them.

“Whatever life gives you, even if it hurts, just be strong and act like you’re okay. Strong walls shake but never collapse.”

“When you talk, you are only repeating what you already know. But if you listen you may learn something new.”

“The word ‘happy’ would lose its meaning if it were not balanced by sadness.”

Control anger before it controls you.