“Self-discipline is often disguised as short-term pain, which often leads to long-term gains. The mistake many of us make is the need and want for short-term gains (immediate gratification), which o...”

“Before you save the world, make sure your own house is in order.”

“Before you find your soul mate, you must first discover your soul.”

“Believing in negative thoughts is the single greatest obstruction to success.”

“Awaken each day with the expectation that something wonderful is about to happen.”

“The elimination diet:Remove anger, regret, resentment, guilt, blame, and worry.Then watch your health, and life, improve.”

“There are two types of seeds in the mind: those that create anger, fear, frustration, jealousy, hatred and those that create love, compassion, equanimity and joy. Spirituality is germination and sp...”

“My music teacher offered twittering madrigals and something about how, in Italy, in Italy, the oranges hang on the tree. He treated me - the humiliation of it - as a soprano.These, by contrast, are...”

“If you spend your time hoping someone will suffer the consequences for what they did to your heart, then you're allowing them to hurt you a second time in your mind.”

“The trees were his chapel and the hillsides his cathedral.”

“Love is the most complex of all human phenomena. It exists on a spectrum from tolerance and kindness to romantic love and self-sacrifice, reaching its pinnacle in altruism, a love that needs nothin...”

“PAUL: ...Were a very close family. We dont take kindly to people playing Daily Mail on our family for no good reason.”

“We all want to feel peace, and it is always available to us when we can let go of past hurts, hope for future successes, and be grateful for the moment we are living now.”

“I promise from now on to always make time for at least one more. One more chapter before I turn out the light and float off to sleep. One more kiss before I sink into this sea of words and search f...”

“The practice of gratitude can soften a difficult situation”