The poorest man you can marry is not the one who lacks money, but the one who lacks character.

Wine had to be grapes first. Diamonds had to be rocks first. Butterflies had to be caterpillars first. Rainbows had to be storms first.

A flower can only grow through concrete if it believes in itself, not its obstacles.

One who protects himself from negative thoughts protects himself from negative outcomes.

Only what is below you tries to pull you down.

Anger is loud, rage is deafening, and wrath is thunderous; only love can silence them.

If you have much, be generous; if you have little, be grateful; even if you have nothing, be hopeful.