Doubt is often the beginning of wisdom.

The feeling of being valuable is a cornerstone of self-discipline because when you consider yourself valuable you will take care of yourself- including things like using your time well. In this way, self-discipline is self-caring.

Delaying gratification is a process of scheduling the pain and pleasure of life in such a way as to enhance the pleasure by meeting and experiencing the pain first and getting it over with. It is the only decent way to live.

All my life I used to wonder what I would become when I grew up. Then, about seven years ago, I realized that I was never going to grow up--that growing is an ever ongoing process.

Self examination is the key to insight, which is the key to wisdom

As I grow through love, so grows my joy, ever more present, ever more constant.

Problems call forth our courage and our wisdom; indeed, they create our courage and wisdom.