1. Life doesn't pass away. You do.

2. Never say "maybe", if you want to say "No".

3. When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time.

4. Your self respect has to be stronger than your feelings.

5. Don't let success go to your head. Don't let failure go to your heart. The best way to respect yourself is to discipline yourself.

6. Don't waste your time with explanations. People only hear what they want to hear.

7. Accept criticism, but never accept disrespect.

8. Never give up on something you really want. It's difficult to wait, but it's more difficult to regret.

9. When you are angry, stay silent.

10. You have three choices in life. You can watch things happen, make things happen, or wonder what the hell happened.

11. Stay strong. Even when things begin to fall apart, stay strong.

12. You will be judged no matter what. So be who you want to be.

13. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.

14. No regrets, just lessons. No worries, just acceptance. No expectations, just gratitude. Life is too short.

15. The calmer you are, the clearer you will think.

16. The more you are interested in others, the more interesting they find you. To be interesting, be interested.

17. Hatred is a curse that does not affect the hated. It only poisons the hater. Release a grudge as if it was poison.

18. We suffer more in imagination than in reality.

19. People change. Love hurts, friends leave, things go wrong, but remember, that life goes on.

20. Learn to say "No" without explaining yourself.