“You are the universe experiencing itself. You are a function of what the whole universe is doing in the same way that a wave is a function of what the whole ocean is doing. ” – Alan Watts

“Giving and receiving respect from others is important because it helps us to feel safe and to express ourselves. Respect means that you accept somebody for who they are, even when they’re different from you or you don’t agree with them. Respect in your relationships builds feelings of trust, safety, and wellbeing. Respect doesn’t have to come naturally – it is something you learn.”—Australia’s Kids Helpline

“Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved.”—Helen Keller