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

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

“Live and act within the limit of your knowledge and keep expanding it to the limit of your life.”

“Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.” 

“Accept no one’s definition of your life; define yourself.”

Successful people do what unsuccessful people are not willing to do. Don’t wish it were easier; wish you were better.

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

Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding.

If you cannot do great things, do small things in a great way.

When you meet me, you think I’m quiet. When you talk to me, you wish I was quiet. When you know me, you get scared when I’m quiet.

“If you want to fly give up everything that weighs you down.”  

“The word ‘happy’ would lose its meaning if it were not balanced by sadness.”

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