Why would they have book covers if we aren't supposed to judge the book by them? It makes no sense.

Your past doesn't define you. Only your present and your future. If your life is screwed up, stop making excuses. What are you going to do about it today?

It may be easier to get forgiveness than permission, but trust is harder to get back than both.

If at first you don't succeed, sure, try again... but if you keep not succeeding, you should probably concentrate on something (or someone) else worthwhile & quit wasting your time.

Insecurity isn't an attractive quality in a man.

If you aren't happy with your life, change things until you are... if you can't change something, change your attitude about it.

Teach by example and treat yourself the way you would want your children to treat themselves.