A single word spoken at an appropriate time can make someone feel loved, comforted or happier.

I outwitted those that deliberately suppressed me not by retaliating, but by minding my own business, continuing the self-discovery journey and reinventing myself.

I wonder what will happen when you actually enjoy the pains that life gives us sometimes. You'll be above them.

Personally, I think it is better for me to love myself and enjoy being me, than to please someone else by pretending to be someone I'm not.

Judging a person's maturity by the number of years they've lived is misleading. This is because people mature at different rates.

It is not the time that a person has lived that determines maturity, but what he does during that time.

By worrying about what will happen next year or the year after, you are using up today's time to do so.

A peaceful mind is a powerful mind...Set your mind at ease and take charge of yourself.

Action gives a decision power and finality.

Take one more step because it might be the last one needed.

Avoiding things that you deem unattainable on first sight will limit you.

The mind always fails first, not the body. The secret is to make your mind work for you, not against you.

It is a greater advantage to be honestly educated than honorably born.

Οur own distrust somewhat justifies the deceit of others.

You must suggest to me reality---you can never show me reality.

What is the best way to go beyond self-interest and obsession with personal demands, needs and disappointments? The answer is: Whatever you do, may it benefit everyone.

Some show their kindness to the poor by employing them in their kitchens. Would they not be kinder if they employed themselves there?

My hell is going to be the stairmaster wing of Dante's inferno, where they're gonna tape my feet to the pedals and the only music I get is Michael Bolton karaoke style.

Remember my unalterable maxim, "When we love, we always have something to say.

Anything can go wrong in a debate, and Obama is not a perfect debater.

We as artists cannot be politicians. We as artists can only be truth-tellers.