But as much as we like the familiar, as leaders we must be willing to learn, and learning many times requires stretching, growing, and becoming a bit uncomfortable in the process.

Remember the power is not in the leader of the group, but in the Creator of the universe.

Prayer is a leader's best friend. Prayer gives her the best offensive strategy in doing the will of God. Prayer should be part of every moment of her life.

Know the strength of the followers and tap into their energy. Get others involved. Trust them to do their best. Finally, don't forget to praise the workers.

Do not stop giving your soul-best.

For me to forgive my ex, he would have to sign a marriage contract with his tears and seal it with his blood.

Serving with love, a kind heart, and without expectations is happiness.

Overemphasis of the competitive system and premature specialization on the ground of immediate usefulness kill the spirit on which all cultural life depends, specialized knowledge included.

Back to him she would never go, but in her lonely life still lived the sweet memory of that happy time when she believed in him and he was all in all to her.

Growth creates complexity, which requires simplicity.

I had been working on a second book with [David] Petraeus called Relentless. Obviously that book and the income that it would have generated went away.

Every month, we get the reports from the Bureau of Labor Statistics that say even more people have given up looking for work.

To me you are stardust sprinkled across a night sky, forever in my dreams, but out of my reach.

Our estimate of a character always depends much on the manner in which that character affects our own interests and passions.