The factors that contributed to my growth were many - finding someone who understood me, exploring the unconscious, awakening my latent love . . . but one star is brightest among all: the self. I found the source of livingness inside me, something I didn't even know existed.

Generosity is, by definition, disinterested.

Being kind is the simplest way to become who we really are.

To act honestly- even at the risk of saying the unpleasant truth, or of saying no and causing distress to others- if done with intelligence and tact, is the kindest thing to do because it respects our own integrity and acknowledges in others the capacity to be competent and mature.

There is no choice between being kind to others, and being kind to ourselves. It is the same thing.

If kindness has falseness at its base, it is no longer kindness. It is labored courtesy.

If we could be sure of everyone and everything, trust would have no value