When resources become skimpy, human beings don't suddenly cooperate to conserve what's left. They fight to the last scrap for possession of a diminishing resource.

You alone are the judge of your worth and your goal is to discover infinite worth in yourself, no matter what anyone else thinks.

Everything that happens to us is a reflection of who we are.

No matter what the situation, remind yourself "I have a choice."

Be happy for no reason, like a child. If you are happy for a reason, you’re in trouble, because that reason can be taken from you.

The love you feel in life is a reflection of the love you feel in yourself.

Although we take it for granted, sanitation is a physical measure that has probably done more to increase human life span than any kind of drug or surgery.

Meditation is not a way of making your mind quiet. It is a way of entering into the quiet that is already there - buried under the 50,000 thoughts the average person thinks every day

Treat every moment as a gift, that is why it is called the present.

Every time you are tempted to react in the same old way, ask if you want to be a prisoner of the past or a pioneer of the future.

Take responsibility for your last bad decision, and then let it go. Don't blame others or make excuses for yourself.

If you can’t save your own life, is it even worth saving?

Without a best friend to tell stories to, it almost didn't matter if they even happened.

When a sinister person means to be your enemy, they always start by trying to become your friend

Have some more tea, dear, " Hester said, reaching for the pot and refilling my cup. "I always find that helps.

Everyone can relate to the story of fighting for happiness.

Yes, I will try to be. Because I believe that not being is arrogant.

Yes. But sad's alright. Sad's just apart of everything

We must be both rational and intellectual, both analytic and imaginative, utilizing both statistics and insight.

How long have you been with Raphael?” “You ask a lot of questions for a dead woman.” “What can I say? I prefer to die well-informed.” -Venom and Elena

Our leaders are lacking love, and love is lacking leaders.