You are one thought away from intelligence, one word away from kindness, one deed away from excellence, one step away from brilliance, and one second away from transcendence.
A tree will not wither and die because the wind blew away one leaf.
Men like to borrow kisses because they know they will have to pay them back.
If a woman tells you how terrible she looks, sincerely deny it, even if you agree.
When love writes a letter, joy is its ink.
Love lost is better than hate found. True criticism is better than false praise. Genuine enemies are better than counterfeit friends.
The loveliest roses sometimes bear the ugliest thorns.
In order for a seed to rise, it must be buried in dirt; likewise, in order for the great to rise they must be buried in adversity.
It is impossible for a star to shine and not get noticed, even in the dark.
If the past could be changed, it would not exist. If the future could be stopped, it would not survive. If the present could be avoided, it would not prevail.
Looking up at the stars only proves you admire them, but shining your light proves you are like them.
Calm skies don't make skillful eagles.
A fish that is afraid of drowning in a river is ignorant of its gifts.
Strong women, strong families.
If he's not a wreck without you, you married the wrong man.
Make your mark in the world with divine ink: love.
What you conquer within you conquer without.
One does not become a great swimmer by swimming in shallow waters.
If a tree bears sweet fruit, birds have many reasons to visit it.
To be happy: the simple pursue pleasure, the common pursue riches, the uncommon pursue knowledge, and the exceptional pursue wisdom.