I believe compassion to be one of the few things we can practice that will bring immediate and long-term happiness to our lives.

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.

Leaders lead by example. No leader asks more than he is prepared to give himself.

Power lasts ten years

I am not second-guessing or questioning my understanding of the issue.

Left-wing thinking is that difference means unequal; therefore, all difference must be denied

It was evident to him that the world composed and recomposed itself constantly in an endless process of dissatisfaction.

I have no intention of retiring. Even my blood sugar is better when I'm working.

If I had my way, I'd wear jewelry, a great pair of heels and nothing else.

Each found her greatest safety in silence.

We don't man-mark anybody. I have never, ever done it in 27 years as a manager and I would never do it.

You always love playing in finals at any tournament. The grand slams and stuff like that are obviously the priorities but any titles go on your record.