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

The best brains of the nation may be found on the last benches of the classroom.

“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.”

“Sometimes we can feel like we are not good enough, but it is important to remember that we have nothing to prove others. Love and respect yourself each and every day.”

“The spirit of democracy is not a mechanical thing to be adjusted by abolition of forms. It requires change of heart.”

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

The true mark of maturity is when somebody hurts you and you try to understand their situation instead of trying to hurt them back.

Never regret being a good person, to the wrong people. Your behavior says everything about you, and their behavior says enough about them.

“It is important that we forgive ourselves for making mistakes. We need to learn from our errors and move on.”

“Real generosity toward the future lies in giving all to the present.”

“Vision without action is a daydream. Action without vision is a nightmare”

Tomorrow is a new day

“Small disciplines repeated with consistency every day lead to great achievements gained slowly over time.”