All the events of your past have formed a lens, or paradigm, through which you see the world. And since no one's past is exactly like anyone else's, no two people see alike.

It's especially hard to admit that you made a mistake to your parents, because, of course, you know so much more than they do.

Instead of trying to blend in and be like everyone else, be proud of and celebrate your unique differences and qualities. A fruit salad is delicious precisely because each fruit maintains its own flavor.

Make as many friends as you can, but don't build your life on them alone. It's an unstable foundation.

It's hard, but sometimes it is better to have no friends for a time than to have the wrong friends. The wrong group can lead you down all kinds of paths you really don't want to be on. And retracing your steps can be a long and hard journey

My dad told me that when I was born my cheeks were so fat the doctors didn't know which end to spank.

Don't let your pride or a lack of courage stand in the way of saying you're sorry to people you may have offended.