“Even if you cannot change all the people around you, you can change the people you choose to be around. Life is too short to waste your time on people who don’t respect, appreciate, and value you. Spend your life with people who make you smile, laugh, and feel loved.”

Roy T. Bennett is an American author and motivational speaker. He is best known for his work *The Light in the Heart*, a collection of wisdom and reflections on life, purpose, and resilience. His writing blends practical advice with philosophical depth, often addressing personal growth and the human condition.