“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.”

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

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

“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.”

“Your emotions are the slaves to your thoughts, and you are the slave to your emotions.”

“If it’s important you’ll find a way. If it’s not, you’ll find an excuse.”

“It is easier to give a cup of rice to relieve hunger than to relieve the loneliness and pain of someone unloved.”

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

“Success is not only for the elite. Success is there for those who want it, plan for it, and take action to achieve it.”

“A comfort zone is a beautiful place, but nothing ever grows there.”

“We should respect all religions and just believe in peace, kindness and harmony.”

“The moment we cry in a film is not when things are sad but when they turn out to be more beautiful than we expected them to be.”