Flying off the handle sometimes causes hammers and humans to lose their heads, as well as their effectiveness.

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.

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.

Life is always great, when shared in a spirit of love.

Everyone has talent. What is rare is the courage to follow that talent to the dark place where it leads.

Surrounded yourself with brilliant people. You can't HELP but grow when that happens.

But the admiration for Jackson was by no means confined to his own soldiers and to his own section.

There is a cunning which we in England call the rning of the cat in the pan.

Do we really need more romance attached to the act of blowing people away?

Theres no doubt that some of the greatest films ever made have come from the theater. Its all a matter of finding a way to make the theater experience watchable on film.

You can't dance until you've learnt steps, the things your feet can do.

In the middle of the night When I'm in this dream It's like a million little stars Spelling out your name

Nature is a big influence on my work. That's where the cosmic element comes in, an awareness of the relevance of what we do as a species, why we do it, and its implications.