“The problem is not the problem; the problem is your attitude about the problem.”

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

“There are better people in the world, do not let the worst do the worst to you, you deserve the best in life.”

“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.”

“War does not determine who is right — only who is left.”

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.

“They are not your friend unless they have defended you in your absence.”

“Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.” 

“The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.”

“Your emotions make you human. Even the unpleasant ones have a purpose. Don’t lock them away. If you ignore them, they just get louder and angrier.”

“Don’t worry about those who talk behind your back, they are behind you for a reason.”

“To tell someone not to be emotional is to tell them to be dead.”