In the long run, we shape our lives, and we shape ourselves. The process never ends until we die. And the choices we make are ultimately our own responsibility.

To handle yourself, use your head; to handle others, use your heart.

The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.

Do one thing every day that scares you.

With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts.

Happiness is not a goal it is a byproduct.

The giving of love is an education in itself.

Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people.

Many people will walk in and out of your life, but only true friends will leave footprints in your heart

A good leader inspires people to have confidence in the leader, a great leader inspires people to have confidence in themselves.

No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.

Live is not about constantly fighting to keep someone in your life. It is about constantly fighting for a better life together.

The most influential of all educational factor is the conversation in a child's home.

Sometimes a writer simply finds new ways of saying what has already been said because, ultimately, truth is unoriginal.

when evoking personal recollections, patients with depersonalization often complain that memories feel as if they really didn't happen to them

I can imagine in years to come that my papers and memorabilia, my journals and letters, will find themselves always in the company of people who care about many of the things I do.

Keep your head up, keep your heart strong. Keep your mind set, keep your hair long.

I had no illusions that my career would be any longer than three years tops.

When someone pushes you down you must get up and stand on your own two feet even if your scared to do it. Only you can set limits to your success.

Whats the difference between male and female passion? If love is a drug, what are its side effects? Rhye makes chill-out music, but it never quite lets your mind switch off.

Novel-writing is a settling, lovely space. I call it self-indulgent - I feel mildly guilty about it.