As sure as the spring will follow the winter, prosperity and economic growth will follow recession.

Instead of worrying about what you cannot control, shift your energy to what you can create.

Don't be pushed around by the fears in your mind. Be led by the dreams in your heart.

Failures are the stairs we climb to reach success.

Sometimes there is no next time, no time-outs, no second chances. Sometimes it’s now or never.

Life is rather like a tin of sardines - we're all of us looking for the key.

If you want to be happy, do not dwell in the past, do not worry about the future, focus on living fully in the present.

Surround yourself with positive people.

Silence is a sounding thing, To one who listens hungrily

The Detroit String Quartet played Brahms last night. Brahms lost.

In sales, a referral is the key to the door of resistance.

You should not measure your success by the amount of money you make or titles you have, instead measure it by how much value you create and the difference you make.

Friends leave and life doesn't stop for anybody

It is at the times when I feel that I have nothing that the gem lies in the palm of my hand.

I am not a fitness freak, but I do my regular exercises.

Every man has his destiny. But who needs to go to a fortune-teller to find it? Do I go to a chef to find out if I'm hungry?

I came up in the community center. I used to be physical director of the South Central Community Center in Chicago on 83rd. It's still there. It used to be around there when I was a kid.

I always feel a rise in my scalp or in the backs of my wrists when something is special, whether it be a song or a man.

'The New York Times' thing... I think any actor would be thrilled to be profiled in that paper.

I like when you look at me like you can’t figure me out. You’re considering getting to know me, but you’re not sure I’m worth your time.

I played English football - soccer - instead of American football, because we couldn't afford the equipment.