“Kindness is the golden chain by which society is bound together.”

“Kindness gives birth to kindness.”

It hurts when you go through something that kills you inside but you have to act like it doesn’t affect you.

“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.”

“Whatever life gives you, even if it hurts, just be strong and act like you’re okay. Strong walls shake but never collapse.”

Believing in negative thoughts is the single greatest obstruction to success.

“Don’t be afraid to start over. This time you’re not starting from scratch, you’re starting from experience.”

Learn to value yourself, which means: fight for your happiness.

“To me, beauty is natural beauty. If you’re naturally yourself, you’re beautiful.”

I want you to be concerned about your next door neighbor. Do you know your next door neighbor?

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

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