Authentic empowerment is the knowing that you are on purpose, doing God's work, peacefully and harmoniously.

When you judge another, you do not define them, you define yourself.

You are not stuck where you are unless you decide to be.

You cannot be lonely if you like the person you're alone with.

Your reputation is in the hands of others. That's what the reputation is. You can't control that. The only thing you can control is your character.

You must become the producer, director and actor in the unfolding story of your life.

Acceptance means no complaining, and happiness means no complaining about the things over which you can do nothing.

Before speaking, consult your inner-truth barometer, and resist the temptation to tell people only what they want to hear.

Loving people live in a loving world. Hostile people live in a hostile world. Same world.

You have everything you need for complete peace and total happiness right now.

What comes out of you when you are squeezed is what is inside of you.

You're better than seven years of food. You're better than windows. You're even better than the sky.

I decided to do the easy task of changing situations and conditions by being a hero, than staying back to do the difficult task of changing people by being just a man.

If I hadn’t stopped to thank the ghoul, I might not be covered in rotting, slimy, dead guy. I shook my head ruefully and continued walking. No good deed goes unpunished.

Moses became Americas true founding father because he evangelized action; he justified risk. He gave ordinary people the courage to live with uncertainty.

I think I may be in love with you, Sophie," said Will. "Marriage could be in the cards.

But I don't think the Democratic Party is at eye level with the middle class.

When we are no longer children, we are already dead.

I have always loved music.

In a way, I've thrived on the competition, perhaps it has made a better player because of it.

Don't argue for other people's weaknesses. Don't argue for your own. When you make a mistake, admit it, correct it, and learn from it / immediately.