I believe reading gives knowledge and knowledge is power in the game of life. Some quotes I live by are:
"We accept the love we think we deserve"- The perks of being a wallflower
"For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone"- Audrey Hepburn
"You are loved more than you will ever know by someone who died to know you"- Romans 5:8