1. A person's value is often determined in the very moment they face temptation.
2. Shining is not the sole privilege of the sun; you, too, can radiate your own light.
3. Gray theories are everywhere, but only the tree of life remains evergreen and lush through all seasons.
4. The secret to happiness lies in cherishing what you have and letting go of what you lack.
5. If you feel your daily life is impoverished, do not blame life, but rather reflect upon yourself.
6. To admit a mistake is to have corrected half of it.
7. Optimists see opportunities in disasters, while pessimists see disasters in opportunities.
8. Life is so fleeting; what you give up today may not be granted to you tomorrow.
9. Books carry the fervent hopes and profound insights of humanity; they are an endless source of inspiration.
10. Who says people are separated by vast oceans, or that hearts are walled off from each other? A sixteen-year-old bird flying into the sky will always find a branch to rest upon.
11. Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration.
12. Holding the hem of Spring's skirt, she leads me into a vibrant, green world.
13. Remember: Every single day is the most beautiful day of the year.
14. One "today" is worth more than two "tomorrows."
15. Where there is an ideal, even hell becomes heaven; where there is hope, even pain turns into joy.