The more you strive and search for happiness, the more you overlook the possibility that it is here already.

Nothing real stands between you and your happiness, only illusion and confusion.

'One new perception, one fresh thought, one act of surrender, one change of heart, one leap of faith, can change your life forever.'

Love is the ultimate coach. Do what you love, let love guide you, and let love inspire you.

The final and only act of healing is to accept that there is nothing wrong with you.

No amount of self-improvement can make up for any lack of self-acceptance.

The real gift of gratitude is that the more grateful you are, the more present you become.

True forgiveness is a self-healing process which starts with you and gradually extends to everyone else.

Make a commitment to having fun. See your best friends and make time for your hobbies and passions.

Your relationship with yourself sets the tone for every other relationship you have.

Some people 'go' through life; and other people 'grow' through life. Which one are you?

Successes are like milestones while excellence is a never-ending journey.

One word can turn into a book just as one poem should never be overlooked.

To Ryuji the smile seemed as brittle as fine glass crystal and very dangerous

I was a newborn vampire, weeping at the beauty of the night.

When you get a groove going, time flies.

Because of my Buddhist practice, I'm never lacking for inspiration

I have to warn you: I bet horses like a girl.

Three-quarters of the flags, borders and anthems sitting at the U.N. today were not there 60 some-odd years ago.

The Ten Commandments were not a suggestion.

To the question: How do the authors of sketches, stories and novels get along in life, the following answer can or must be given: They are stragglers and they are down at heel.