“When you are looking at your mother, you are looking at the purest love you will ever know.”

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)

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

“A friend who understands your tears is much more valuable than a lot of friends who only know your smile.”

Positive anything is better than negative nothing.

“Dignity is not negotiable. Dignity is the honor of the family.”

We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.”

“Any alleged right of one man, which necessitates the violation of the rights of another isn’t and can’t be a right.”

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

You don’t have to defend or explain your decisions to anyone. It’s your life. Live it without apologies.

ON CHILDREN

Life is about balance. Be kind, but don’t let people abuse you. Trust, but don’t be deceived. Be content, but never stop improving yourself.