You become mature when you become the authority of your own life.

People have a hard time letting go of their suffering. Out of a fear of the unknown, they prefer suffering that is familiar.

We never know the quality of someone else's life, though we seldom resist the temptation to assume and pass judgement.

We suffer more often in imagination than in reality.

I find the best way to love someone is not to change them, but instead, help them reveal the greatest version of themselves.

You are never alone.

You are eternally connected with everyone.

We are all here for some special reason.

Stop being a prisoner of your past.

Become the architect of your future.

I did then what I knew how to do.

Now that I know better, I do better.

Letting go means to come to the realization that some people are a part of your history, but not a part of your destiny.

Success is not how high you have climbed, but how you make a positive difference to the world.

Other people's views and troubles can be contagious. Don't sabotage yourself by unwittingly adopting negative, unproductive attitudes through your associations with others.

The gem cannot be polished without friction, nor man perfected without trials.

Every form of addiction is bad, no matter whether the narcotic be alcohol, morphine or idealism.

To perceive the world differently, we must be willing to change our belief system, let the past slip away, expand our sense of now, and dissolve the fear in our minds.

Be grateful for what you already have while you pursue your goals.

If you aren’t grateful for what you already have, what makes you think you would be happy with more.

If you aren't in the moment, you are either looking forward to uncertainty, or back to pain and regret.

There are many people in this world who yearn for a piece of bread but there are many more yearning for a little love.

With self-discipline most anything is possible.

Honesty and integrity are absolutely essential for success in life - all areas of life. The really good news is that anyone can develop both honesty and integrity.

Non-violence leads to the highest ethics, which is the goal of all evolution. Until we stop harming all other living beings, we are still savages.