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

“The world is a tragedy to those who feel, but a comedy to those who think.”

“We must understand that sadness is an ocean, and sometimes we drown, while other days we are forced to swim.”

You must not lose faith in humanity. Humanity is an ocean; if a few drops of the ocean are dirty, the ocean does not become dirty.

“A friend is one who overlooks your broken fence and admires the flowers in your garden.”

“When you talk, you are only repeating what you already know. But if you listen you may learn something new.”

“Choose thoughts that give you the emotions of being alive and excited about life.”

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

“When you are looking at your mother, you are looking at the purest love you will ever know.”

“Family is not about blood. It’s about who is willing to hold your hand when you need it the most.” 

“Your emotions make you human. Even the unpleasant ones have a purpose. Don’t lock them away. If you ignore them, they just get louder and angrier.”

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