“If you have attributes that you could use less productively last year than you can this year (meaning you are more productive), then you have made progress. The opposite equates to regression.”

“Don't turn a blind eye to those that empathize; that care when no one else does, because it could lead to a very satisfying and meaningful relationship, with profound levels of loyalty.”

“In calmness of mind is greatness”

“Independence and free thought is what makes a person grow. By giving people the freedom and space to figure out who they are and be that, you give them the power to grow.”

“We all have dreams; things we want to achieve, to have or to own, to be or to see.”

“Without habitual self-examination, you can be hypocritical, but not see it.”

“I don't judge a person by the place he or she is. I'm more interested in where that person is going, and the steps they are taking to get there.”

“Nothing remarkable or impressive comes to be overnight, and all those so-called "overnight success" stories misrepresent the truth. It is only the manifestation of that success that appeared overnight, but its essence was built up over time.”

“The struggle hurts now but will be sweet in times of retrospect.”

“Certain aspects of dying are still a mystery to me now, but as I grow and study life more, the end of my life becomes more of a certain truth.”

“Any empathic person who knows how valuable time is will think twice before wasting another person's time, because losing time is losing a part of your life.”