True happiness means forging a strong spirit that is undefeated, no matter how trying our circumstances.

Beauty is a short-lived tyranny.

I cannot say whether things will get better if we change; what I can say is they must change if they are to get better.

I have become my own version of an optimist. If I can't make it through one door, I'll go through another door – or I'll make a door.

The Great God values not the service of men, if the heart be not in it.

Condemn none: if you can stretch out a helping hand, do so. If you cannot, fold your hands, bless your brothers, and let them go their own way.

Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is not to stop questioning.