Some mothers need happy children; others need unhappy ones-otherwise they cannot prove their maternal virtues.

That which does not kill us makes us stronger.

There is always madness in love. But there is also always some reason in madness.

Sometimes people don't want to hear the truth because they don't want their illusions destroyed.

There are two different types of people in the world, those who want to know, and those who want to believe.

I was in darkness, but I took three steps and found myself in paradise. The first step was a good thought, the second, a good word; and the third, a good deed.

There will always be rocks in the road ahead of us. They will be stumbling blocks or stepping stones; it all depends on how you use them.

You have your way. I have my way. As for the right way, the correct way, and the only way, it does not exist.

I'm not upset that you lied to me, I'm upset that from now on I can't believe you.

Enjoy life. This is not a dress rehearsal.

The true man wants two things: danger and play. For that reason he wants woman, as the most dangerous plaything.

Well you seemed too busy to call him a prat and I thought someone should.

An opportunity leading to your blessing can totally change your life

Happiness is a drug. It creates a biological change in the brain cells that inhibits negative feelings. Happiness boosts energy and increases energy in others.

The best thing I did was to choose the right heroes.

I decided to make my living as a magazine writer. And I found that it was really easy and fun.

My massive motivation in life is to make parents proud. But even that has to stop at a point.

I would prefer not to throw myself on a funeral pyre. Please come back to me.

Gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder.

Change is inevitable, though," he replied. "As is disappointment. Best to get used to it now.

Cynicism is tough. A cynic's point of view is really pitiful. I derive pleasure out of a lot of things in life. As long as I'm fairly healthy, it's hard to stay dismal for very long.