All the ill that is in us comes from fear, and all the good from love.

There is nothing stronger than a broken woman who has rebuilt herself.

When you come out of the storm you won’t be the same person who walked in.

Every noble work is at first impossible.

In quietness the soul expands.

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

Beware; for I am fearless, and therefore powerful.

Endure, and keep yourselves for days of happiness.

It’s better to look ahead and prepare, than to look back and regret.

Tolerance, like any aspect of peace, is forever a work in progress.

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

You can't live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you.