" You yourself must strive. The Buddhas only point the way. "

— Buddha

" Silence is the best response to a fool. "

— Unknown

" Pray that your loneliness may spur you into finding something to live for, great enough to die for. "

— Dag Hammarskjold

" All happiness depends on courage and work. "

— Honoré de Balzac

" When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive, to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love. "

— Marcus Aurelius

" The greatest religion is to be true to your own nature. Have faith in yourselves. "

— vivekananda