Flatter me, and I may not believe you. Criticize me, and I may not like you. Ignore me, and I may not forgive you. Encourage me, and I will not forget you. Love me and I may be forced to love you.

The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails.

A warm smile is the universal language of kindness.

Do more than belong: participate. Do more than care: help. Do more than believe: practice. Do more than be fair: be kind. Do more than forgive: forget. Do more than dream: work.

Opportunities are like sunrises. If you wait too long, you miss them.

The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.

Study while others are sleeping; work while others are loafing; prepare while others are playing; and dream while others are wishing.

When we seek to discover the best in others, we somehow bring out the best in ourselves.

Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.” —

Three enemies of personal peace: regret over yesterday’s mistakes, anxiety over tomorrow’s problems, and ingratitude for today’s blessings.

It is wise to direct your anger towards problems - not people; to focus your energies on answers - not excuses.

Public condemnation goes a long way in establishing what is and what is not acceptable in a society. The public good will prevail if the public demands it.

Sweetheart, I'll lift my kilt and show you what I've got between my thighs and if you still think it's lit(tle) ---

From their errors and mistakes the wise and good learn wisdom for the future.

He whom many fear, has himself many to fear.

I love to swim for miles I could just go back and forth.

I have the mentality that if you come in playing not to get hurt, that's when you're going to get hurt. So I play relentless.

Refinement is the delicate aroma of Christianity.

It's good for America when the rest of the world grows, because you can sell more to the rest of the world.

I found in investigative journalism it is always best, if you have any language skills, not to admit them.

Verbalizing design is another act of design.