The moment one gives close attention to anything, even a blade of grass, it becomes a mysterious, awesome, indescribably magnificent world in itself.

Without competition and respect for human rights there will be no progress.

Have patience with all things, but chiefly have patience with yourself.

No man is rich enough to buy back his past.

If we could learn to like ourselves, even a little, maybe our cruelties and angers might melt away

A smile is a light in the window of your face to show your heart is at home.

Criticism is something you can easily avoid by saying nothing, doing nothing, and being nothing