When there is breakdown in a relationship, you must have the hard conversation. It may not be pretty and it may not feel good. But if you are willing to listen and tell the truth, it will open up.

Never cry for a person who doesn’t know the value of your tears.

If you want your kids to turn out well, spend twice as much time with them, and give them half as much money.

There are two kinds of people – those who are a drain on your energy and creative force and those who give you energy and support your creativity, even with the simplest gesture, like a smile. Avoid the first kind.

How people treat you says more about them than it does about you. It's not always personal or all about you.

Don’t criticize others for their flaws if you are not willing to recognize your own.

Their attraction to you is tested when you have nothing; your loyalty to them is tested when you have everything.

Some people belong in your memories, not in your life.

Try not to get too upset with those who are jealous of you. Instead respect their jealousy, because they are the ones who think you are amazing.

Soul mates are people who bring out the best in you. They are far from perfect, but they are a perfect fit for you.

Great minds discuss ideas, average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people. Life is much too short to be lived talking about people, gossiping, and stirring up trouble that has no substance. If you don’t know, please ask. If you don’t agree, argue. If you don’t like it, please say it. But don't judge others behind their back.

Surround yourself with people who make you a better person.

You wouldn’t worry so much about what people really thought of you if you knew just how seldom they do.

Fate controls who walks into your life, but you decide who you let walk out, who you let stay, and who you refuse to let go.

If you leave your child with a positive attitude, you leave them with an estate of incalculable value.

Don’t always judge a person by what they show you. Remember, what you’ve seen is oftentimes only what that person has chosen to show you.

The opinion that most other people have of you is their problem, not yours.