If stars needed the sky's permission to shine, the universe would be a very dark place.
Thunder roars but does not strike. Lightning strikes but does not roar. Choose to be lightning.
A flower does not use words to announce its arrival to the world; it just blooms.
If you want to know a personβs true character, observe how he treats those who donβt matter.
A diamond earns its sparkle from the pressure it endures.
Compassion is a seed, empathy is the root, kindness is the stem, charity is the tree, and love is the fruit. Intelligence is a seed, understanding is the root, intuition is the stem, knowledge is the tree, and wisdom is the fruit. Skill is a seed, talent is the root, excellence is the stem, brilliance is the tree, and genius is the fruit.