Teachings that do not speak of pain have no meaning...because humankind cannot gain anything without first giving something in return.
Whenever they are condemning weaves or breast implants, some people speak so passionately that their false teeth almost fall out.
Children imitate their parents, employees their managers.
Art is not about itself but the attention we bring to it.
The father who has selflessly poured himself into the life of his children may leave no other monument than that of his children. But as for a life well lived, no other monument is necessary.
Why wait to forgive and let go only after you have sufficiently wallowed in your despair? Why not forgive and let go now?
Plants are more courageous than almost all human beings: an orange tree would rather die than produce lemons, whereas instead of dying the average person would rather be someone they are not.
Death would not surprise us as often as it does, if we let go of the misbelief that newborns are less mortal than the elderly.
Deeply happy people are even thankful for the trials and tragedies they pass through.
Let me tell you the secret that has led me to my goal. My strength lies solely in my tenacity.
CHALLENGES MAKE US RISE TO THE OCASSION.