By and large, I have come to see that if we complain about life, it is because we are thinking only of ourselves.

Without hard work, nothing grows but weeds.

God is the designer of the family.

Being humble means recognizing that we are not on earth to see how important we can become, but to see how much difference we can make in the lives of others

Let us never forget to pray. God lives. He is near. He is real. He is not only aware of us but cares for us. He is our Father. He is accessible to all who will seek Him.

You can be smart and happy or stupid and miserable. . . it's your choice

Go forward in life with a twinkle in your eye and a smile on your face, but with great purpose in heart.

Whatever you do, do well. Be good at it. Stand a little taller. Be a little stronger. Be a little better.

The major work of the world is not done by geniuses. It is done by ordinary people, with balance in their lives, who have learned to work in an extraordinary manner.

Gratitude is the beginning of wisdom. Stated differently, true wisdom cannot be obtained unless it is built on a foundation of true humility and gratitude.

Somehow forgiveness, with love and tolerance, accomplishes miracles that can happen in no other way.

Hire new field systems maintainer" was near the top of my to-do list, right under "uncover massive political conspiracy, " "avenge Buffy's death, " and "don't die.

Love is as irrational as hate and just as unpredictable.

It is very strange that the years teach us patience - that the shorter our time, the greater our capacity for waiting.

In the fight against terrorism, national agencies keep full control over their police forces, security and intelligence agencies and judicial authorities.

I sound like an Englishman impersonating an American impersonating an Englishman.

When you let go of the need for any and all outcomes life becomes a creative magical adventure.

Everyone grows and changes. It's not even to say that you become a better person than you were, but you're morphing. This whole thing is just a weird river that we're on.

Wisdom eventually comes to all of us. Someday it might even be your turn.

My piece of bread only belongs to me when I know that everyone else has a share, and that no one starves while I eat.

He only is a well-made man who has a good determination. And the end of culture is not to destroy this, God forbid! but to train away all impediment and mixture and leave nothing but pure power.