I always have the feeling that I'm just another human being.

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.

It is important to realize that we so often define ourselves by what is in opposition to ourselves.

Sorry, always sorry. What in the world can you buy with an apology?

I'm a great believer in compromise. I know it's not popular among young idealists.

All fear is imaginary, reality is its antidote.

If you believe in love, you're setting yourself up to be disappointed.

I learned two basic lessons on Everest. First, just because something has worked in the past does not mean it will work today. Second, different challenges require different mindsets.

Punishment is a vital need of the human soul.

I just operate on the assumption that all phone conversations are bugged.

I think my acceleration is very good. That's the key for me.

An hour's terror is better than a lifetime of timidity.