There’s nothing quite like  a quote that touches one’s heart and soul – here are some that have had that effect on me:

“All we need to make us really happy is something to be enthusiastic about.” — Charles Kingsley

“The secret of contentment is knowing how to enjoy what you have, and to be able to lose all desire for things beyond your reach.” — Yutang Lin

“Confess you were wrong yesterday; it will show you are wise today.” — Author Unknown

“Choose the way of life. Choose the way of love. Choose the way of caring. Choose the way of goodness. It’s up to you. It’s your choice.” — Leo Buscaglia

“Circumstances are beyond human control, but our conduct is in our own power.” — Benjamin Disraeli

“Success means having the courage, the determination, and the will to become the person you believe you were meant to be.” — George Sheehan

“Happiness doesn’t depend on what we have, but it does depend on how we feel toward what we have. We can be happy with little and miserable with much.” — William Dempster Hoard

“You can give without loving, but you cannot love without giving.” — Amy Carmichael

“Happiness is not a destination. It is a method of life.” — Burton Hills

“Don’t compromise yourself. You are all you’ve got.” — Janis Joplin