It is the state of mind of the person wielding the instrument that determines to what end it will be put.

I always tell people that religious institutions and political institutions should be separate. So while I'm telling people this, I myself continue with them combined. Hypocrisy!

Determination, with an optimistic attitude is the key to success.

People assume that happiness stems from collecting things outside of yourself, whereas true happiness stems from removing things from inside of yourself

Give the ones you love wings to fly, roots to come back and reasons to stay.

Happiness is the highest form of health.

Tragedy should be utilized as a source of strength.