Richard Carlson

“Choose to be kind over being right and you'll be right every time.”

“Being heard and understood is one of the greatest desires of the human heart.”

“The key to a good life is this: If you're not going to talk about something during the last hour of your life, then don't make it a top priority during your lifetime.”

“Often we allow ourselves to get all worked up about things that, upon closer examination, are not worthy of our emotional energy.”

“Live and let live. Don't be judgmental. The world is too diverse for that.”

“Don't sweat the small stuff... and it's all small stuff.”

“When you let go of your expectations, when you accept life as it is, you're free.”

“Stress is nothing more than a socially acceptable form of mental illness.”

“One of the most important and enjoyable ways to express gratitude is through service to others.”

“Ask yourself this question: 'Will this matter a year from now?'”

“Patience is a form of wisdom. It demonstrates that we understand and accept the fact that sometimes things must unfold in their own time.”

“The need to be right is a major source of conflict in our lives.”

“True happiness comes not when we get rid of all of our problems, but when we change our relationship to them.”

“Learning to live in the present moment is a central part of the path to joy.”

“The vast majority of us imagine ourselves as being in control of our lives. This is a delusion. The truth is, the only thing we can control is our own thoughts.”

“Let others have the glory. You will have the peace.”