“Always remember that striving and struggling precede success, even in the dictionary.”

“Always remember, it’s simply not an adventure worth telling if there aren’t any dragons.”

“Remember, no matter what life throws at us, we can always bake a cake!”

“Success in life is not how well we execute Plan A; it's how smoothly we cope with Plan B.”

“[I]t doesn’t matter whom you love or where you move from or to, you always take yourself with you. If you don’t know who you are, or if you’ve forgotten or misplaced her, then you’ll always feel as if you don’t belong. Anywhere. (xiii)”

“Learning to live in the present moment is part of the path of joy.”

“Let passion be your muse. Let her guide and teach you to trust your instincts.”