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

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

“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.”

Live your best, and act your best, and think your best each day, for there may be no tomorrows.

“Don’t go through life, grow through life.”

“If you don’t know, the thing to do is not to get scared, but to learn.”

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.

“Show your anger when needed. People need to know what irritates you and what doesn’t. But, crucially, remain internally calm. Your anger is only a tool. Don’t become its puppet.”

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

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

“A real friend is one who walks in when the rest of the world walks out.”

“Things change. And friends leave. Life doesn’t stop for anybody.”

“Outer beauty attracts, but inner beauty captivates.”