Quotes from Rasheed Ogunlaru

All pursuits are pointless and fruitless unless and until love and compassion are found and then are the foundation and destination of all you do

There's no alternative to being yourself. Accept it, honour it, value it - and get on with it.

Stop looking outside or at others for that which you seek of yourself.

Almost every so called setback is an opportunity for growth, learning, self love, wisdom and humility

If you're jealous of someone else it simply means you have not come to a true acceptance and appreciation of yourself.

There's no beauty without difference and diversity. Love unconditionally.

Communication is the breath or death of any relationship

All hate is hurt, all compassion is understanding

It is better to revel in life than to wallow in it.

I am not sure that you can be taught how to love. In many ways it is innate - just watch and see what small child effortlessly does. But you can be invited to it and reminded of it.

Beware trying to iron out all your quirks, perceived flaws and doubts. It's often these things that help you find strength, compassion, empathy for others and heart.

Unlike many other journeys, when it comes to finding self and matters of the heart you'll swiftly find yourself lost if you follow someone else's

It's is not just a question of doing what you love for a living. It is a matter of doing what you love with love. Then your life and all lives will be transformed.

Only love and compassion can bring true and lasting transformation

It is wiser to love who you are than what you want.

Nothing has value without self worth

Love is the only answer to every question

During my life journey I've discovered an interesting thing once you stop seeking outside you discover what already resides within.

Wisdom is merely the movement from fighting life to embracing it.

Odd how we focus on studying wars at at school to form our 'education'. No wonder we know so little about making and forging peace as adults.

It's not the depth of your intellect that will comfort you or transform your world. Only the richness of your heart and your generosity of spirit can do that

By simple mathematics giving is key to the world you seek to live in. If I take I alone gain. If I give or share then two at least are enriched.

In our evolution language has been the greatest single contribution to our understanding and misunderstanding

The head thinks. The heart knows.