When you are content to be simply yourself and don't compare or compete, everybody will respect you. ~Lao Tzu

Every individual matters. Every individual has a role to play. Every individual makes a difference. ~Jane Goodall

Laugh when you can,
apologize when you should,
and let go of what you can't change.
Life's too short to be anything... but happy. ~Anonymous

Oh yes, the past can hurt. But, you can either run from it or, learn from it. ~the movie The Lion King

Take charge of your life! You are responsible to yourself - not to others. ~Jonathan Lockwood Huie

A true friend is one who believes in you when you have ceased to believe in yourself. ~Anonymous

Sometimes life gives us lessons sent in ridiculous packaging. ~Dar Williams

We can change our lives. We can do, have, and be exactly what we wish. ~Tony Robbins

Circumstances don't defeat you - you defeat yourself when you give up. ~Jonathan Lockwood Huie

The best way to cheer yourself is to try to cheer someone else up. ~Mark Twain