I must die. Must I then die lamenting? I must be put in chains. Must I then also lament? I must go into exile. Does any man then hinder me from going with smiles and cheerfulness and contentment?

It is impossible for a man to learn what he thinks he already knows.

Any person capable of angering you becomes your master.

Don't be concerned with other people's impressions of you. They are dazzled and deluded by appearances. Stick with your purpose. This alone will strengthen your will and give your life coherence.

There is only one way to happiness and that is to cease worrying about things which are beyond the power of our will.

When you are offended at any man's fault, turn to yourself and study your own failings. Then you will forget your anger.

I have to die. If it is now, well then I die now; if later, then now I will take my lunch, since the hour for lunch has arrived - and dying I will tend to later.

From this instant on, vow to stop disappointing yourself. Separate yourself from the mob. Decide to be extraordinary and do what you need to do -- now.

Keep your attention focused entirely on what is truly your own concern, and be clear that what belongs to others is their business and none of yours.

Don't explain your philosophy. Embody it.

If someone speaks badly of you, do not defend yourself against the accusations, but reply; "you obviously don't know about my other vices, otherwise you would have mentioned these as well

Wisdom comes alone through suffering.

I wear a lot of pink cos' seeing pink activates endorphins and energizes my creativity. It is a colour of femininity and fierceness

Be kind like a flower and know that life is beautiful like springtime.

Hug is a holy kiss.

I was thrilled one year when I was younger when not only did my brothers get hockey sticks for Christmas - but I did too!

Sometimes you don't have to search out danger, sometimes danger finds you

I will support legislation that benefits the American worker and prevents the outsourcing of American jobs.

Human minds are more full of mysteries than any written book and more changeable than the cloud shapes in the air.

Things happen to us and reaction is sometimes tough to measure.

Be honest with yourself, and you will find the motivation to do what you advise others to do.