Never measure or compare yourself to anyone other than your past self, seek to always improve & you'll be happy and successful.
If you seem to be happy in this place of solitude, you will acquire a great reputation for wisdom, and I know, by my own experience, that under the cloak of a great reputation it is possible to hide whole treasures of folly. (“The Story of Princess...
I felt emotions of gentleness and pleasure, that had long appeared dead, revive within me. Half surprised by the novelty of these sensations, I allowed myself to be borne away by them, and forgetting my solitude and deformity, dared to be happy.
When you are happy for other people's dreams, your dreams start jumping up with joy. Elizabeth was happy with Mary and her dream baby was jumping in her womb crazily for joy!
There is a big difference between being self-ist and being selfish— putting yourself first doesn’t mean you have to put everyone else last.
Most people are fine with fine and okay with okay. If you want to be the best you can be, make sure you’re not.
When you decide to be the best you can be, don’t be surprised if the circle of people you want to spend your time with becomes smaller.
Being the best you can be takes courage. You need to own your decisions and have the courage to see them through.
Unless you have the courage to say ‘no’ to the things you don’t want, it’s hard to say ‘yes’ to the things that you do want.
Having a poverty mentality leaves you focusing on all the things you don’t have, when in reality you probably already have everything you need.
The only way to get an understanding of the true wealth in your life is to acknowledge all the things you have to be grateful for.
Being generous is not just about the decisions you make with your wallet. Being generous with your time and energy is just as important.
Nobody from your past should be held responsible for your future. The only person accountable for your future is you.
See the world as being filled with positive potential. Focus your attention on your intention and make that potential a reality in your life.
Remember, however bad things might be right now, this moment will pass and your life will continue to be a good one.
Perfection is impossible. Expecting the best from yourself isn’t about trying to be perfect; it’s about striving to be the best you can be.
Believe in yourself, believe in your dreams and believe in your right to achieve your dreams.
Your self-esteem is a valuable resource. Make sure you encourage, nurture, protect and support yours.
Regardless of your upbringing or formative experiences, it is never too late to start believing in yourself.
The happiest, most successful people believe in themselves unconditionally. They know they can do, be and have all that they want in life.
But a man's beauty represents inner, functional truths: his face shows what he can do. And what is that compared to the magnificent uselessness of a woman's face? Mersault was aware of this now, delighting in his vanity and smiling at his secret demo...
