Shine like the sun in a gloomy sky.

Life is a gift, but living is a choice.

Stay simple like a candle, and never forget to enlighten the world.

To get dividends from life, invest in yourself.

Never let anyone steal your passion and calmness without your permission.

When in doubt,' Calypso said, 'Tater Tots.

It cost nothing to be loving.

We are all beautiful instruments of God. He created many notes in music so that we would not be stuck playing the same song. Be music always. Keep changing the keys, tones, pitch, and volume of each of the songs you create along your journey and play on. Nobody will ever reach ultimate perfection in this lifetime, but trying to achieve it is a full-time job. Start now and don't stop. Make your book of life a musical. Never abandon obligations, but have fun leaving behind a colorful legacy. Never allow anybody to be the composer of your own destiny. Take control of your life, and never allow limitations implanted by society, tell you how your music is supposed to sound — or how your book is supposed to be written.

... Whenever Eleanor felt nervous or scared, she told herself to be happy instead. (It didn’t really make her feel better, but it kept her from feeling worse …).

When you are able to love yourself deeply, you can be kind to others.