The brightest stars are those who shine for the benefit of others

“There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.”

“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.”

“Anything that costs your peace is too expensive”

Silence isn’t empty. It’s full of answers

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

The bond that links your true family is not one of blood, but of respect and joy in each other’s life.

“Everyone needs a house to live in, but a supportive family is what builds a home.”

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

There are friends, there is family, and then there are friends that become family.

“You can give without loving, but you cannot love without giving.”

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