Dear Abby

"Creativity flourishes when fear is eliminated"

"Justice requires courage and conviction"

"Patience is the companion of wisdom"

"Kindness is never wasted"

"Strength is found in vulnerability"

"Fear diminishes when you face it directly"

"Power is best used in service to others"

"Money follows purpose, not the reverse"

"Health is wealth that cannot be bought"

"The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now."

"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure."

"People who say it cannot be done should not interrupt those doing it."

"Maturity is the ability to do a job whether or not you are supervised."

"The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall."

"Loneliness is a sign you need to change something."

"If we could read the secret history of our enemies, we would find sorrow enough to disarm all hostility."

"The most important thing is to enjoy your life—to be happy. It's all that matters."

"Listen with the ears of tolerance."

"Money is not the most important thing in life, but when you don't have it, it becomes the only thing."

"Confidence is the first step to success."

"A true friend walks in when the whole world walks out."

"You cannot control the wind, but you can adjust your sails."

"Holding a grudge is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die."

"The only way out is through."

"Secrets are the cancer of families."

"When you have a problem, you don't run away from it; you run toward a solution."

"Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all."

"The person who removes a mountain begins by carrying away small stones."

"Your past does not define your future."

"Forgiveness is the key that unlocks the door of resentment."