Anyone who has ever made a resolution discovers that the strength of their determination fades with time. The important thing is not that your resolve never wavers, but that you don't get down on yourself when it does and throw in the towel.

The reactions of the human heart are not mechanical and predictable but infinitely subtle and delicate.

The power of art can break the shackles that bind and divide human beings.

It is much more valuable to look for the strength in others. You can gain nothing by criticizing their imperfections.

History is filled with tragic examples of wars that result from diplomatic impasse. Whether in our local communities or in international relations, the skillful use of our communicative capacities to negotiate and resolve differences is the first evidence of human wisdom.

It is senseless to blame others or your environment for your miseries. Change begins from the moment you muster the courage to act. When you change, the environment will change. The power to change the world is found nowhere but within our own life.

The determination to win is the better part of winning.