The measure of happiness is merely the difference between expectations and outcomes. It is not concerned with what one possesses – it is concerned with how content one is with what one possesses.

Speechless, castaway, and wry, a spellbound oddity am I. My feet are planted in the clay, my gaze is locked upon the sky.

The raven spread out its glossy wings and departed like hope.

I want you and it will be so, While I have life.

Time was spinning numerous threads for its tapestry, some to be woven together, some to entangle or fray, others merely to perish and pass away.

Mindful of not thanking their benefactors, in case, like wights, they took offense, she added, "Your kindness is gratefully acknowledged. May your trees be forever fruitful.

She had seen what it cost him and her heart quickened with compassion. For that alone, she might have loved him almost.

Much of what we called "depression" was really dissatisfaction, a result of setting a bar impossibly high or expecting treasures we weren't willing to work for.

Aim to be the blue ribbon best. Develop yourself from practice, to become exceptional. Raise your standards and be the best.

You must realize that you have a vision on this earth

Wormholes don't exist because the only way they would exist is if they were seeded with exotic material created by an intelligence far beyond our own. Something would have to make one.

Working together always works together better... it also appeals to a primal, animal thing, which is that humans are social creatures.

Those who play with fire should expect to be consumed by it.

Young people - there's been very little places in positions of authority in law enforcement for young people's skill sets, but the truth is we need them.

When you educate a girl, you kick-start a cycle of success. It makes economic sense. It makes social sense. It makes moral sense. But, it seems, it's not common sense yet.

You will attract everything that you require.

A terrorist is one who kills innocents for the pursuit of a political aim.