Not to identify oneself with something, or to associate things with the 'me,' and to see that the idea that there is a 'me,' which is distinct from things, is a delusion.

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.

No man will ever bring out of the Presidency the reputation which carries him into it.

A map says to you. Read me carefully, follow me closely, doubt me not... I am the earth in the palm of your hand.

I'm not psychic, but my lyrics are.

For survivors, the word closure often connotes that the bereaved are underachievers who flunked a grief course.

Life draws us in different directions, sometimes simultaneously. When you follow the direction that life draws you in, if you stay in a very powerful state of mind, then you'll see eternity.

Globalization looked like it was going to answer all the economic questions of class. Turned out not to be the case.

I respect the fact that Donald Trump always listens. It's how he was in business. It's how he is as president.

All human history moves towards one great goal

Only in grammar can you be more than perfect.