“We place artificial demands on ourselves that undermine our happiness. These demands force us to work harder and harder to cross a finish line that keeps moving.”

“People stop trying when theres no benefit for being exceptional and no consequence for being mediocre.”

“Keeping score, in friendships, is a losing game.”

“Many people are actually poor because the only thing they have is money.”

“Its your life to live. Own it! You have to live with yourself for the rest of your life.”

“A positive mental attitude can improve your health, enhance your relationships, increase your chances of success, and add years to your life.”

“There comes a time in your life when you have to choose to turn the page, write another book or simply close it.”

“I live alone," he said simply. "I live in the open. I hear the waves at night and see the black patterns of the pine boughs against the sky. With sound and silence and color and solitude, of course...”

“It is difficult to undo our own damage, and to recall to our presence that which we have asked to leave. It is hard to desecrate a grove and change your mind. The very holy mountains are keeping mu...”

“Whatever our fears are, reflect on our deep core beliefs and insecurities.”

“I am a hypocrite when it comes to being a conformist. My values and beliefs are part of my foundation of who I am. My frame work as you would say. But my life experiences are the bricks of the wall...”

“Once you start laughing, you start healing.”

“All you need to find a strong, loving man is the knowledge and understanding of the power you have as a woman.”

“No matter how rich, powerful or handsome he is, he is defenseless against your womanly power.”