Agony is not something that happens to you. To agonize is a choice.

— Alan Cohen

All hatred of others is a reflection of self-hatred. All love of others is a reflection of self-love.

— Alan Cohen

Anger is the ego’s way of cloaking fear to make what does frail seem formidable.

— Alan Cohen

Anxiety is a sign that you have made up a story contrary to reality. Love does not fear.

— Alan Cohen

Apply analysis when appropriate, but keep it on a short leash when joy beckons.

— Alan Cohen

Appreciation is the highest form of prayer, for it acknowledges the presence of good wherever you shine the light of your thankful thoughts.

— Alan Cohen

Be at peace with your choices. They all serve you.

— Alan Cohen

Be sure you don't lose your happiness teaching others people how to be happy. Your happiness is your teaching.

— Alan Cohen

Control what you can, but flow with what you can’t.

— Alan Cohen

Do not confuse humility with humiliation.

— Alan Cohen