Cowards drown in a pond. The extraordinary flourish in the middle of the ocean.

A genuine smile is one of the world’s rarest treasures.

A fish that is afraid of drowning in a river is ignorant of its gifts.

A diamond earns its sparkle from the pressure it endures.

It is in the storm, not the calm, that a rainbow is born.

A determined seed cannot be hidden from the world, not even by dirt.

Calm skies don't make skillful eagles.

If you cry in the rain, only the sky will see your tears.

Birds keep singing beautiful songs, even if they have no audience.

Today's storms help you appreciate tomorrow’s sunshine.

Train the ears to hear more, the eyes to see more, the hands to do more, the feet to accomplish more, the mind to think more, the heart to feel more, and the soul to love more.

When nobody practices what they strongly believe in, that day will be a triumph of prudence.

A stupid is one who thinks that those in power today had clandestine means of getting there, yet wants to get there without thinking of the clandestine route they would be taking.

I love the tradition of changing gowns throughout the reception. I know it's a little extravagant, but why not - it's your moment.

Yoga is the only exercise in the world you can do at any age. There is always some posture that will improve your health, mind and soul.

You know, my sister sings, my brother plays drums in my band. My whole family is a bunch of musicians.

Terrorism really flourishes in areas of poverty, despair and hopelessness, where people see no future

It has always been difficult for historians to fully grasp the intelligence of painters.

Success will come when the societal attitude changes and not a single woman in America asks herself the question 'What did I do?'.

If you want something bad enough and you have that desire, you'll walk to another state or country if you have to.