Gratitude possesses all the energy of a sunbeam. That is how it makes life blossom.

When I count my blessings, I find you in every one.

I love you" means I want you to be happy.

Music is happiness with a steady pulse.

Alas, impatience is but another form of unhappiness. It is true, it is true. I have never met a happy impatient person.

Happiness is never in a rush. If you move too fast, you leave it behind.

Laugh and smile for no reason at all. Giggle grins are a magnet for happiness.

Life can seem like a gloomy wait in the thick of black shadows.And still there are those who smile at the darkness, anticipating the beauty of an eventual sunrise.

Nothing can squelch your fire except turning your back on the thing that fuels it.

The rarest, truest beauty is visible only to the heart.

The real beauty of a woman is most clearly seen in the smiles of those who interact with her.

What do you have that you did not receive? And if you did receive it, why do you boast as if you had not received it?

I am struck by how sharing our weakness and difficulties is more nourishing to others than sharing our qualities and successes.

Having a baby is a disaster for your career. I don't think there's any sympathy.

The coffee shop is a great New York institution, but it has terrible coffee. And the more traditional coffee shops are trying to catch up with more sophisticated coffee drinkers.

If I had to teach someone just one thing about lip color it would be this: Find a lipstick that looks good on your face when you are wearing absolutely no makeup.

A fat man is never so happy as when he is describing himself as "robust.

If men like [Ken] Starr and his allies could ignore the Constitution and abuse power for ideological and malicious ends to topple a President, I feared for my country.

I have had a very singular kind of life since I started working so young, so I am very used to traveling, working, taking time for myself.

I think it has a terrible impact when you don't see yourself reflected in the society because then you get the feeling you don't belong.

Are you asking me to undress, Tris?' A nervous laugh gurgles from my throat. 'Only ... partially