“Life isn't supposed to be an all or nothing battle between misery and bliss. Life isn't supposed to be a battle at all. And when it comes to happiness, well, sometimes life is just okay, sometimes it'comfortable, sometimes wonderful, sometimes boring, sometimes unpleasant. When your day's not perfect, it's not a failure or a terrible loss. It's just another day. ”

“More isn't always better. Sometimes it's just more.”

“Doing what you love isn't a priviledge; it's an obligation.”

“Sometimes life turns out hard, Isabel. Sometimes it just bites right through you. And sometimes, just when you think it's done its worst, it comes back and takes another chunk.”

“What you're really supposed to be doing is whatever makes your heart sing.”

“You must go after your wish. As soon as you start to pursue a dream, your life wakes up and everything has meaning.”

“Life isn't always about logic and reasons—sometimes you just have to close your eyes and jump. Particularly when it comes to relationships.”