“The universe is change; our life is what our thoughts make it.”

Often, we use words in a damaging way not because we are bad people but simply because we are not paying attention. No one ever taught us how powerful words really are.

People who ask confidently get more than those who are hesitant and uncertain. When you’ve figured out what you want to ask for, do it with certainty, boldness and confidence.

Love knows not its own depth until the hour of desperation.

Decide what you want. Believe you can have it. Believe you deserve it and believe it’s possible for you.

For every mountain there is a miracle.

The world responds to those who ask.

Keep in mind that part of growing up is dealing with difficult issues, and the benefits can be great if you have the courage to ask for help. Human beings are not designed to go through life alone. No one has to bear the burden of tough times all by themselves.

You can’t blow an uncertain trumpet.

People only complain about things they can do something about.

Little acts of kindness and caring from other people rather than the negativity and anger.

Don’t censor your dreams or vision with practicalities and probabilities.

The moment a child is born, the mother is also born. She never existed before. The woman existed, but the mother, never. A mother is something absolutely new.

I think when you have big dreams you attract other big dreamers.

There are essentially two things that will make you wise — the books you read and the people you meet.

Of course motivation is not permanent. But then neither is bathing, but it is something you should do on a regular basis.

Most everything that you want is just outside your comfort zone.

I change my mind so much I need two boyfriends and a girlfriend.

Be very proud of what you do, and if you aren’t then change it.

Forget about the consequences of failure. Failure is only a temporary change in direction to set you straight for your next success.

Our lives change externally as we change internally.

Sometimes it takes only one act of kindness and caring to change a person’s life.

One thing will not change – we will be going out to win.

Can I doubt the shape of the earth? Can I judge a minute for lasting sixty seconds, a day for being grey or cold and leaves for falling from trees? Can I speak too loud when I am angry or stay quiet when I disagree? Can I forget about the norms and make some of my own?

The real things haven’t changed. It is still best to be honest and truthful; to make the most of what we have; to be happy with simple pleasures; and have courage when things go wrong.