No one lights a lamp in order to hide it behind the door: the purpose of light is to create more light, to open people's eyes, to reveal the marvels around. ― Paulo Coelho

---

The longer I live and the more experience I have of the world, the more I am convinced that, after all, the one thing that is most worth living for-and dying for, if need be-is the opportunity of making someone else more happy. ― Booker T. Washington

---

The Universe doesn't like secrets. It conspires to reveal the truth, to lead you to it. ― Lisa Unger

---

The only advice ... that one person can give another about reading is to take no advice, to follow your own instincts, to use your own reason, to come to your own conclusions.

---

You can have it all. You just can’t have it all at once. — Oprah Winfrey

---

Heroes may not be braver than anyone else. They're just braver 5 minutes longer. ― Ronald Reagan

---

In order to attain the impossible, one must attempt the absurd. ― Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra

---

Don't be afraid to take advice. There's always something new to learn.

---

In a strong relationship, you should love your companion more than you need them. ― Steve Maraboli

---

Nobody sees a flower - really - it is so small it takes time - we haven't time - and to see takes time, like to have a friend takes time. ― Georgia O'Keeffe

---