Positivity

“Man only likes to count his troubles; he doesn’t calculate his happiness.” Fyodor Dostoevsky
A more positive outlook?
Mercy towards oneself

“It was clear to me now that, owing to my unbounded vanity and to the high standard I set for myself, I often looked at myself with furious discontent.” Fyodor Dostoevsky
Too hard on yourself?
Honesty

“If you tell the truth, you don’t have to remember anything.” Mark Twain
Honesty
Love

“I like not only to be loved, but also to be told that I am loved. I am not sure that you are of the same mind. But the realm of silence is large enough beyond the grave. This is the world of light and speech, and I shall take leave to tell you that you are very dear.” – George Eliot
Learning to say “I love you!”
Life’s challenges

“Life goes on and life is full of setbacks. You have to fight, that’s all.” Seve Ballesteros