Suzy Kassem, Rise Up and Salute the Sun: The Writings of Suzy Kassem

"Comedy is a necessity to get through life with the fewest scars. Humor is the best antidote to help relieve all struggles."

"For the newborn and wise, everything begins small."

"Everyone should strive to be a world citizen. Boundaries were created by man, not the Creator. There is no such thing as THEM vs. US. There is only 'WE'."

"If all men are made in God's reflection, then why do some people continue to acknowledge only what is in their part of the mirror? If every man was created equal and in the image of God, then how can any man claim that one race is better than another?"

"To become a true global citizen, one must abandon all notions of 'otherness' and instead embrace 'togetherness'."

"Knowledge is as infinite as the universe. The man who claims to know all only reveals to all that he really knows nothing."

"You are not just for the right or left, but for what is right over the wrong."

"If life throws you a few bad notes or vibrations, don't let them interrupt or alter your song."

"To become a true global citizen, one must abandon all notions of 'otherness' and instead embrace 'togetherness'."

"Speak up, stand up, and keep correcting the false perceptions. Stay true to your heart's views and keep chanting for peace and justice."

"ONE BUT MANYOne God, many faces.One family, many races.One truth, many paths.One heart, many complexions.One light, many reflections.One world, many imperfections.ONE.We are all one,But many."

"Truth does not sit in a cave and hide like a lie. It wanders around proudly and roars loudly like a lion."

"Always listen to the voice of your conscience. If your conscience conflicts with your faith, question everything."

"I will not join the rat race because I'm not a rat. And I will not blindly follow a specific faith because I'm not a bat. The only race I'll take part in is for humans being humane. It's called the human race, and sadly it's got the least participants."

"The only walls that exist are those you have placed in your mind. And whatever obstacles you conceive, exist only because you have forgotten what you have already achieved."

"It is only normal that people count losses with their minds, and ignore to count blessings with the graciousness of their hearts."

"I will not join the rat race because I'm not a rat. And I will not blindly follow a specific faith because I'm not a bat. The only race I'll take part in is for humans being humane. It's called the human race, and sadly it's got the least participants."

"Even after the stormiest weather, a true warrior will still reflect the brilliant rays of the magnificent sun through both his or her eyes. You may get hit by sudden lighting or take severe beatings from the cruel wind, but you will always get back up and stand strong on your feet again, soak in the sunlight, and be prepared to get hit by even the most merciless hail - time and time again."

"CALL YOURSELFLook deep in the mirrorAnd say: 'I LOVE YOU'And immediatelyAn electric current willRipple throughout your soulAnd burst through your eyesLike shooting starsDancing across the skiesIn ecstasy.To tell your soul you love it -Is like rememberingWHO YOU AREAfter being in a comaFor a hundred years.Your face will beam the lightOf a hundred galaxies."

"Have faith in your skills. Doubt kills more dreams than failure ever will."