An honest, sincerely stated compliment helps to build character; criticism destroys it.

Self-discipline is doing what you know you should do when you don't want to do it.

Freedom is based on truth, and no man is completely free as long as any part of his belief is based on error.

As we express our appreciation of our many blessings, we become more conscious of what the Lord has done for us, and thereby we become more appreciative

...The only slogan we need in order to be happy in our home is: Love Each Other -three simple words. Apply the ingredients of love. Sacrifice for each other. Make each other happy.

It is too late if we wait until the moment of temptation before making our decision.

It is easy to do things for our own families and loved ones, but to give of our substance for the stranger who is in need is the real test of our charity and love for our fellowmen.

Let us look for the good rather than try to discover any hidden evil. We can easily find fault in others if that is what we are looking for.

Samuel F. B. Morse, inventor of the telegraph, said that whenever he could not see his way clearly, he knelt down and prayed for light and understanding.

There is no real happiness in having or getting, but only in giving.

Integrity, or the lack of it, touches almost every facet of our lives-everything we say, every thought and desire.

Anyone who cannot cope with mathematics is not fully human. At best, he is a tolerable subhuman who has learned to wear his shoes, bathe, and not make messes in the house.

Believe in your dreams. Your passion will show you the way

Hope is my strength. My strength is my weapon. And my Love, nurtures them both.

To impatient youth, all things took for ever and any kind of waiting was torture. Pg. 221

The Blood Type Diet has made such a difference - not so much to my shape, but to how I feel and my energy levels.

Every life has a soundtrack.

It was the television that turned me to film. My parents did take me to Pete's Dragon.

Getting married is an adventure. Because when you're getting married, you're doing something you don't know anything about. Did you ever think of that?

The more you write, the more you're capable of writing.

I'm a country guy from Mississippi who keeps it simple.