Anyone can be happy by simply training their brain.

Confidence is closely linked to how well our perceptions match reality

Nothing goes right on the outside when nothing is going right on the inside.

In a way, there's nothing wrong with playing the piano, but it's not a huge trauma if you don't.

Empathy is the faculty to resonate with the feelings of others. When we meet someone who is joyful, we smile. When we witness someone in pain, we suffer in resonance with his or her suffering.

We must distinguish between spirituality in general terms, which aims to make us better people, and religion. Adopting a religion remains optional, but becoming a better human being is essential.

we find that the optimists have an undeniable advantage over the pessimists. Many studies show that they do better on exams, in their chosen profession, and in their relationships, live longer and in better health, enjoy a better chance of surviving postoperative shock, and are less prone to depression and suicide.