Within the mind there are no lies-no possibility of deceiving oneself; and yet, somehow we all manage to bypass the safety of truth in pursuit of dangerous desires.

In diversity we find our strongest bonds and most violent divides.

If you can prevent one fight among your children, let it be the fight for your attention.

To gain the acceptance of your peers is an admirable task, but to truly accept yourself requires a much higher standard.

Self-mastery is the challenge of transforming yourself from own worst enemy into your greatest ally.

Ignorance speaks loudly, so as to be heard; but its volume proves reason to doubt every word.

It has always been, and will always be true; those who do the most good suffer more than most do.