Yesterday, I was clever, I wanted to be rich. Today, I am wise, I want to be happy.
Where the world only sees a seed, an optimist sees a tree.
As paint needs a canvass for its beauty to show, stars need darkness for their splendor to shine.
Be merry, because it confuses your enemies; happy, because it annoys them; cheerful, because it angers them; and joyful, because it kills them.
Dream like a child. Reason like an elder. Play like a youth. Work like an adult.
In calm waters you still find sharks.
You are strong because of what you overcame, brave because of what you defeated, fierce because of what you mastered, and powerful because of what you conquered.
Pain in the wilderness is an investment in pleasure in the Promised Land.
If God wanted the sky to be empty, He would not have given birds wings to fly.
When a storm shows up, always remind yourself a rainbow is hiding behind it.
The past is your teacher. The present is your opportunity. The future is your reward.
Wisdom paints a rainbow in your mind, joy paints a rainbow in your heart, and love paints a rainbow in your soul.
Books and school are great for learning but there is no substitute for life and living to provide a real education.
When someone refuses listening to reason disaster will surely follow.
Holding onto your dreams is better than holding onto your nightmares.
Present tears water the gardens of future blessings.
Building castles in the air is only wise if you build a ladder to reach them.
Stand alone when it is to your benefit, with others when it is to your advantage, and with everyone when it is to your empowerment.
If there are many thorns in your life, it is because you are a rose.
Don't look for Mrs. Right if all your character demonstrates is you are Mr. Wrong.