“ The motive behind criticism often determines its validity. Those who care criticize where necessary. Those who envy criticize the moment they think that they have found a weak spot. Criss Jami
“ The primary thing when you take a sword in your hands is your intention to cut the enemy, whatever the means. Whenever you parry, hit, spring, strike or touch the enemy's cutting sword, you must cut t… Miyamoto Musashi
“ We humans do not understand compassion. In each moment of our lives, we betray it. Aye, we know of its worth, yet in knowing we then attach to it a value, we guard the giving of it, believing it must… Steven Erikson
“ The road to enlightenment is long and difficult, and you should try not to forget snacks and magazines. Anne Lamott
“ The amazing thing is that every atom in your body came from a star that exploded. And, the atoms in your left hand probably came from a different star than your right hand. It really is the most poeti… Lawrence M. Krauss
“ It did not really matter what we expected from life, but rather what life expected from us. We needed to stop asking about the meaning of life, and instead to think of ourselves as those who were bein… Viktor E. Frankl
“ It's not about how to achieve your dreams, it's about how to lead your life, ... If you lead your life the right way, the karma will take care of itself, the dreams will come to you. Randy Pausch
“ Anything that’s human is mentionable, and anything that is mentionable can be more manageable. When we can talk about our feelings, they become less overwhelming, less upsetting, and less scary. The p… Fred Rogers
“ Life is made of so many moments that mean nothing. Then one day, a single moment comes along to define every second that comes after. Such moments are tests of courage, of strength. Sabaa Tahir
“ Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms—to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way. Viktor E. Frankl
“ Though nobody can go back and make a new beginning... Anyone can start over and make a new ending. Chico Xavier
“ Struggling and suffering are the essence of a life worth living. If you're not pushing yourself beyond the comfort zone, if you're not demanding more from yourself - expanding and learning as you go -… Dean Karnazes
“ You can’t control what others think. The only thing you can control is yourself. Some people will look down on you for your choices in life, no matter what they are. You can’t do anything about that.… Marie Sexton
“ Every challenge you face today makes you stronger tomorrow. The challenge of life is intended to make you better, not bitter. Roy T. Bennett
“ On no subject are our ideas more warped and pitiable than on death. ... Let children walk with nature, let them see the beautiful blendings and communions of death and life, their joyous inseparable u… John Muir
“ Sometimes I go to God and say, "God, if Thou dost never answer another prayer while I live on this earth, I will still worship Thee as long as I live and in the ages to come for what Thou hast done al… A.W. Tozer
“ My past has not defined me, destroyed me, deterred me, or defeated me; it has only strengthened me. Steve Maraboli
“ What other people think and say about you is none of your business. The most destructive thing you would ever do is to believe someone else's opinion of you. You have to stop letting other people's op… Roy T. Bennett
“ I hate to say it, but shit really does happen. You just have to get over it. Beat the hell out of it by doing things that make you happy. J.A. Redmerski
