Make no apologies for who you are.
Pain is relative.
In all of life's experiences, never lose the lesson.
Courtesy is not the norm. Welcome it, but do not expect it.
Anyone can be a philosopher- all it takes is a good kick to the balls.
The capacity for Good and Evil exists in us all.
Love and Hate are powerful words. Take care in how they are used.
Seek Justice, not Vengeance.
Hold yourself to a higher standard.
Say what you mean. Mean what you say.
Think before you act, but not for too long.
Everyone is entitled to privacy. Respect those boundaries.
We can't be good at everything.
Intelligence is acknowledging that you might not be the smartest person in the room. Wisdom is smiling, walking in, and not giving a damn.
Taking delight in the suffering of others makes you an asshole.
Maintain a modestly inflated sense of self-worth.
Everyone is capable of redemption.
If you really want to know, ask. It's much easier than trying to manipulate an answer out of someone.
Family is deeper than just blood.
Do not blame all for the actions of one.
Education does not prevent one from being ignorant.
Some people really are in love with the sound of their own voice. Shut up and listen sometime.
You don't like it? Do something about it.
Be able to laugh at yourself.
Ignorance really is contagious.
There's beauty in all things if you're willing to look hard enough.
Don't hate something simply because it is different.
Everyone has a breaking point. Few have the privilege of knowing where it lies.
Life is always worth living.
Normal continues to be boring and overrated.
Second-hand information is never as accurate as we'd like it to be. When dealing with it, always consider the messenger as well as the source.
Violence isn't always the answer, but it'd certainly be nice from time to time.
Drama Queens aren't always female.
The loudest voice isn't necessarily the right voice.
Master the art of appearing dense. It's fun to watch people underestimate your knowledge of a situation.
Guilt trips only work if you let them.
Never underestimate the persistence of a guilty conscience.
No one deserves to have their beliefs mocked, except for maybe Scientologists.
Everything that happens is not a conspiracy against African-Americans, White America, Conservatives, Liberals, Homosexuals, Heterosexuals, the Rich, the Poor, Christians, Muslims, Jews, Pagans, or whatever you happen to classify yourself as. Get over yourself.
