“To free us from the expectations of others, to give us back to ourselves - there lies the great, singular power of self-respect.” - Joan Didion, author
“Life's up and downs provide windows of opportunity to determine your values and goals. Think of using all obstacles as stepping stones to build the life you want.” - Marsha Sinetar, writer
“Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.” - Confucius, philosopher
“The act of birth is the first experience of anxiety, and thus the source and prototype of the affect of anxiety.” - Sigmund Freud, psychologist