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

“Show your anger when needed. People need to know what irritates you and what doesn’t. But, crucially, remain internally calm. Your anger is only a tool. Don’t become its puppet.”

In disagreements with loved ones, deal with the current situation. Don’t bring up the past as that will only cause unnecessary resentment.

Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.

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

“Beauty is not in the face; beauty is a light in the heart.”

The sole meaning of life is to serve humanity.

“Seek respect, not attention. It lasts longer.”

Other things may change us, but we start and end with the family.

Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do. (Pele)

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

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

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