There was both love and despair in his voice. He was truly handicapped when it came to emotions, and falling in love hadn't changed that.

Gratitude is the fairest blossom which springs from the soul.

The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails.

A warm smile is the universal language of kindness.

Do more than belong: participate. Do more than care: help. Do more than believe: practice. Do more than be fair: be kind. Do more than forgive: forget. Do more than dream: work.

Opportunities are like sunrises. If you wait too long, you miss them.

The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.

Study while others are sleeping; work while others are loafing; prepare while others are playing; and dream while others are wishing.

When we seek to discover the best in others, we somehow bring out the best in ourselves.

Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.” —

Three enemies of personal peace: regret over yesterday’s mistakes, anxiety over tomorrow’s problems, and ingratitude for today’s blessings.

I have often though morality may perhaps consist solely in the courage of making a choice.

Destiny is not a matter of chance it is a matter of choice it is not a thing to be waited for it is a thing to be achieved.

When the guy says go, you start to suffer - or you might as well not be out there. It's a small piece of your life, make it hurt.

You have to fight harder, dig deeper, and prove all the doubters wrongs.

I can't stand to hear my own voice. If one of my songs comes on in a café, I'll run out right away and come back with the police.

I endured many weeks of it, but I had a big background in martial arts and fighting as a kid, so kind of all the problems got brushed away and I was ready.

I never really considered acting as a career. I kind of fell into it. Originally, I wanted to be a painter.

I only hope that when I am free, as they are free to go in quest, of the knowledge beyond the bounds of life, it may not seem better to me to rest.

It's easy to sleep floating around - it's very comfortable. But you have to be careful that you don't float into somebody or something!

Economics spreads happiness.