“No matter how many luxuries you get, something will be missing. No matter how carefully you choose, you'll never be totally happy.”

“No matter how carefully you plan your goals they will never be more that pipe dreams unless you pursue them with gusto.”

“No matter how much money you have, no matter how famous you are, no matter how many people admire you, being black in America is tough.”

“You never stop being a parent, Adam, no matter how old or wise your child becomes—you'll see.”

“No matter how angry, never use harsh words on others; for those could be the last words you'll ever say to them. Choose to be kind always.”

“No matter how far you travel, you can never get away from yourself.”

“No matter how thin you get, no matter how short you cut your hair, it's still going to be you underneath.”

“No matter how long you stand there examining yourself naked before a mirror, you'll never see reflected what's inside.”

“It only takes one mistake and nothing else you ever do will matter. No matter how hard you work or how smart you become, you'll always be known for that one poor choice.”

“This is the danger of loving: No matter how powerful you are, no matter how many kingdoms you rule, you cannot stop those you love from dying.”