The belief that youth is the happiest time of life is founded upon a fallacy. The happiest person is the person who thinks the most interesting thoughts, and we grow happier as we grow older.

Our real guide is our own mind, our sense of reason.

I don't believe in playing down to children, either in life or in motion pictures. I didn't treat my own youngsters like fragile flowers, and I think no parent should.

Most of the shadows of this life are caused by our standing in our own sunshine.

What we call the secret of happiness is no more a secret than our willingness to choose life.

I have decided to stick to love...Hate is too great a burden to bear.

Your ability to embrace discomfort and step outside your comfort zone opens doors to new possibilities and expands your potential for success.