Don't apologize for what you think you did wrong. Apologize for what they think you did wrong.

Assert your right to make a few mistakes. If people can't accept your imperfections, that's their fault.

Confronting your fears and allowing yourself the right to be human can, paradoxically, make you a far happier and more productive person.

You feel the way you do right now because of the thoughts you are thinking at this moment.

A poor self-image is the magnifying glass that can transform a trivial mistake or an imperfection into an overwhelming symbol of personal defeat.

When two people respect each other, the ability to be vulnerable and to reveal hurt feelings can create a powerful emotional connection that is the source of real intimacy and friendship.

Perfectionism becomes a badge of honor with you playing the part of the suffering hero.

Forgive yourself and be ready to forgive yourself in the future. You're gonna screw up. It's okay.

Learn to accept your limits and you'll become a happier person.

Kindness is the cause of all anxiety.

You don't have to do anything especially worthy to create or deserve self-esteem; all you have to do is turn off that critical, haranguing, inner voice.

Siblings: children of the same parents, each of whom is perfectly normal until they get together.

Truth is not a prerequisite for belief, whilst belief is often times a catalyst for searching for one's own truth.

Staying indoors daily will eventually make you sick.

If you want to sail your ship in a different direction, you must turn one degree at a time.

I now can be sure that, once I start writing a book, I'll be able to finish it. I've also become more assured about my 'voice' as a writer and being able to keep the characters true to themselves.

Go around with your eyes like a camera. Don't lose it by talking. Go and listen. And work!

We’re all gifted with the opportunity to succeed. But you get further if you extend the hand of friendship.

Drunk people run stop signs, high people wait for them to turn green

Getting control of life is never easy, and sometimes it can be definitely painful.

Sometimes my feet are tired and my hands are quiet, but there is no quiet in my heart.