Don’t mistake silence for weakness. Smart people don’t plan big moves out loud.

“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.”

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

Understand that consistency is essential; nothing is achieved without it.

“Don’t make a habit out of choosing what feels good over what’s actually good for you.”

“If you think friendship is easy, then you have never had a true friend.”

“The world is a tragedy to those who feel, but a comedy to those who think.”

“Every life has a measure of sorrow, and sometimes this is what awakens us.”

If you cannot do great things, do small things in a great way.

Every family has a person who breaks the chain of poverty, Be that person to your family.

“Success isn’t always about greatness. It’s about consistency. Consistent hard work leads to success. Greatness will come.”

“If you don’t know, the thing to do is not to get scared, but to learn.”