Be proactive. Ask yourself, "Are my actions based on self-chosen values or on my moods, feelings and circumstances?"

I am not a product of my circumstances. I am a product of my decisions.

To achieve goals you've never achieved before, you need to start doing things you've never done before.

The key is not to prioritize what's on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities.

Integrity is conforming reality to our words - in other words, keeping promises and fulfilling expectations.

Most of us spend too much time on what is urgent and not enough time on what is important.

Make small commitments and keep them. Be a light, not a judge. Be a model, not a critic. Be a part of the solution, not the problem.

Our ultimate freedom is the right and power to decide how anybody or anything outside ourselves will affect us.

When you really listen to another person from their point of view, and reflect back to them that understanding, it's like giving them emotional oxygen.

Improve relationships with others by assuming that they can hear everything you say about them

Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply.

Give away yourself for the benefit of others so that they will feel abundant.

Some people stride toward a better future. Others have chauffeurs.

If I were a flower, humming bird would be my favourite beeAnd If I were blind, the light of darkness I'd love to see

His character is like an emerald—multifaceted and enhanced by inclusions.

A loafer never works except when there is a fire then he will carry out more furniture than anybody.

As the daughter of immigrants, growing up in New York City, you are either at the table or on the menu.

Who influenced you? When did they influence you? How have they influenced you? What have you done with their influence?

A great poet is the most precious jewel of a nation.

I've always been a fan of or desired to or responded to variety. I like variety in life, so variety in work is a must.

I never panic when I get lost. I just change where it is I want to go.