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.

True freedom means freeing oneself from the dictates of the ego and its accompanying emotions.

Worries are pointless. If there's a solution, there's no need to worry. If no solution exists, there's no point to worry.

We deal with our mind from morning till evening, and it can be our best friend or our worst enemy.

Happiness is a skill, emotional balance is a skill, compassion and altruism are skills, and like any skill they need to be developed. That's what education is about.

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.

It is in learning music that many youthful hearts learn to love.