Curiosity is, in great and generous minds, the first passion and the last.

It is not a daily increase, but a daily decrease. Hack away at the inessentials.

Optimism is a happiness magnet.

Only when we are no longer afraid do we begin to live.

We are all born worthy. Worthy of love, worthy of success.

Our ultimate freedom is the right and power to decide how anybody or anything outside ourselves will affect us.

Love is really... a recognition of another person’s integrity and truth.

Take forgiveness slowly. Don't blame yourself for being slow. Peace will come.

It is so easy to give, so exquisitely rewarding.

All art is autobiographical; the pearl is the oyster’s autobiography.

The world only exists in your eyes... You can make it as big or as small as you want.

I was smart enough to go through any door that opened.