All forms of violence, especially war, are totally unacceptable as means to settle disputes between and among nations, groups and persons.

Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.

The purpose of our lives is to be happy-Dalai Lama

Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck.

If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito.

There are only two days in the year that nothing can be done. One is called Yesterday and the other is called Tomorrow. Today is the right day to Love, Believe, Do and mostly Live.

Don't ever mistake my silence for ignorance, my calmness for acceptance or my kindness for weakness. Compassion and tolerance are not a sign of weakness, but a sign of strength.

Give the ones you love wings to fly, roots to come back and reasons to stay.

Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can't help them, at least don't hurt them.

Do not let the behavior of others destroy your inner peace.

Just one small positive thought in the morning can change your whole day.

You know, it's amazing. I don't even have a car, would you believe it? I had a motorbike and it got stolen last year. So I've got to buy another one of those, I suppose. I can treat myself to that.

Winning the Rookie of the Year would be nice but making the playoffs would be even nicer for me.

Gossip bespeaks either a vacant mind or one that entertains jealousy or envy.

People say I'm not good at writing about men. My dad left when I was 16. Give me a break. I'm doing the best I can.

At my first Golden Globes, I met people I was very much enamored by: Julianne Moore, Meryl Streep, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. It was surreal to see them in person.

We must now make clear to Lebanon that it will not benefit from U.S. assistance and support as long as it harbors this brutal terrorist and murder.

Forgive others, forgive yourself, forgive yourself for not being perfect, and accept responsibility for your own life.

Because a thing seems difficult for you, do not think it impossible for anyone to accomplish.

For me, I'm always looking for the opportunity for a character that challenges me and lets me play two for the price of one.

I understand those who don't like me.