It is difficult to violently suppress people in the long run, as the example of the Soviet Union and the Eastern European countries has shown.

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.

We would never have gained the knowledge if it wasn’t meant to be used.” Jo was in teacher mode, and so we began to dance.

I'll tell you, being involved in human space flight, it is an emotional endeavor. I think it brings in the highest highs and the lowest lows.

I flashed her a smile, but she didn't even look at me. So for brains and good judgment, I'd give her a three.

Being British, I don't really have a way of expressing myself in conversation. Music transcends language.

Ach, Rangers are alright, but they still haven’t invented blue grass.

I've come to the conclusion that you can't write scary books unless you're easily scared yourself.

A good maxim allows you to have the last word without even starting a conversation.

Videos are more like photography. It's not as much about trying to tell a story as it is creating images.

Celebrations infuse life with passion and purpose. They summon the human spirit.

Music's another big love of mine.