“The essence of being human is that one does not seek perfection.” – George Orwell

“If every tiny flower wanted to be a rose, spring would lose its loveliness.” – St. Therese De Lisieux

“In trying to please all, he had pleased none.” – Aesop

“If you don’t know what you love, you are lost.” – Haruki Murakami

“The free soul is rare, but you know it when you see it — basically because you feel good, very good, when you are near or with them.” – Charles Bukowski

“Our deeds determine us, as much as we determine our deeds.” – George Eliot

“Do not ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive and go do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” – Howard Thurman

“Don’t worry about being good…Aspire to be authentic.” – Yann Martel

“Be brave. Be authentic. Practice saying the word “love” to the people you love so when it matters the most to say it, you will.” – Cheryl Strayed

“What draws people to be friends is that they see the same truth. They share it.” – C.S. Lewis