We cannot change, we cannot move away from what we are, until we thoroughly accept what we are. Then change seems to come about almost unnoticed.

We think we listen, but very rarely do we listen with real understanding, true empathy. Yet listening, of this very special kind, is one of the most potent forces for change that I know.

Growth occurs when individuals confront problems, struggle to master them, and through that struggle develop new aspects of their skills, capacities, views about life.

As no one else can know how we perceive, we are the best experts on ourselves.

A person cannot teach another person directly; a person can only facilitate another's learning

The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction not a destination.

The only person who cannot be helped is that person who blames others.

People only seriously consider change when they feel accepted for exactly who they are.

What you are to be, you are now becoming.

When I look at the world I'm pessimistic, but when I look at people I am optimistic.

What I am is good enough if I would only be it openly.

There is a system alright, but the actual element of education has long gone.

A life premised upon honest effort and questing for love is bound to generate regret and remorse.

Be grateful with what you have, So you will live your life without regret.

...human beings dream of life everlasting. But most of them want it on earth and not in heaven.

You have got a good side? I have. I just do not use it too often. My bad side is so much more fun.

I believe that's when God first started speaking to my heart--the very day I started speaking to His!

One night I prayed to God, I asked could he please remove my enemies from my life, and before you knew it I started losing friends.

I'm not a leftist; I'm where the righteous ought to be.

Various are the uses of friends, beyond all else in difficulty, but joy also looks for trust that is clear in the eyes.

The joy of learning is as indispensable in study as breathing is in running.