Despite all philosophical differences, all major world religions have the same potential to create good human beings.

Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.

The purpose of our lives is to be happy-Dalai Lama

Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck.

If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito.

There are only two days in the year that nothing can be done. One is called Yesterday and the other is called Tomorrow. Today is the right day to Love, Believe, Do and mostly Live.

Don't ever mistake my silence for ignorance, my calmness for acceptance or my kindness for weakness. Compassion and tolerance are not a sign of weakness, but a sign of strength.

Give the ones you love wings to fly, roots to come back and reasons to stay.

Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can't help them, at least don't hurt them.

Do not let the behavior of others destroy your inner peace.

Just one small positive thought in the morning can change your whole day.

Be like the sun

I planned my whole future around Adam, ' she said now, quietly. 'And now I have nothing.''No, ' I told her, 'now you just don't have Adam. There's a big difference, Lissa. You just can't see it yet.

James Joyce buried himself in his great work. _Finnegan's Wake_ is his monument and his tombstone. A dead end.

I'm no Bob Gibson. I can tell you that.

I don't like American football. I think it's boring and ridiculous and predictable. But baseball is very beautiful. It's played on a diamond.

Let's get used to other cultures. Portray the world for what it is and you will find truth.

There are many things we can live without but a sense of humor is not one of them!

I think it's really important to find out why people hurt you or try to oppose you or whatever.

I don't see, I think, any problems between India and the United States.

When I was younger, I never thought there could be anything better than the glory of battle. (Sparhawk) And now? (Taryn) Now I would much rather coax a smile from your face. (Sparhawk)