We can laugh from either joy or happiness, but we weep only from grief or joy...Without the pain of farewell, there is no joy in reunion...without the pain of captivity, we don't experience the joy of freedom.

Life ain't easy. Terrible things happen to everyone. You have to keep your sense of humor, give something of yourself to others, make friends who are younger than you, learn new things, and have fun.

Our lives are like the talents in the parable of the three stewards. It is something that has been given to us for the time being and we have the opportunity and privilege of doing our best with this precious gift.

The only thing that really matters in life are your relationships to other people.

If you want to treat an illness that has no easy cure, first of all, treat them with hope.

Happiness is only the cart; love is the horse

Whether we live to a vigorous old age lies not so much in our stars or in our genes but in ourselves.