Most of the shadows of life are caused by standing in our own sunshine.

You can search throughout the entire universe for someone who is more deserving of your love and affection than you are yourself, and that person is not to be found anywhere. You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe deserve your love and affection.
- The Buddha

It is our choices ... that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.- J. K. Rowling (Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets)

Believe that life is worth living and your belief will help create the fact.
- William James

Nothing can bring you peace but yourself.
- Ralph Waldo Emerson

I say NO to the demands of the world.
I say YES to the longings of my own heart.
- Jonathan Lockwood Huie

Most of the shadows of life are caused by standing in our own sunshine.
- Ralph Waldo Emerson

No one can give you better advice than yourself.
- Cicero

The human race has one really effective weapon, and tfhat is laughter.
- Mark Twain

It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt.
- Mark Twain

He who knows others is wise. He who knows himself is enlightened.
- Lao Tzu