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

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

The magic thing about home is that it feels good to leave, and it feels even better to come back.

“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.”

“Instead of complaining about your circumstances, get busy and create some new ones.”

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

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

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

“Don’t lose hope. When the sun goes down, the stars come out.”

Control anger before it controls you.

“We should love, not fall in love, because everything that falls, gets broken.”

Successful people keep moving. They make mistakes, but they don’t quit.