He who praises another enriches himself far more than he does the one praised. To praise is an investment in happiness. The poorest human being has something to give that the richest could not buy.

In this life we get only those things for which we hunt, for which we strive, and for which we are willing to sacrifice.

It is a great thing to have a big brain, a fertile imagination, grand ideals, but the man with these, bereft of a good backbone, is sure to serve no useful end.

Keep out of your mind, and out of your office, and out of your world, every element that seeks admittance with no definite, helpful, useful end in view.

Each day can be one of triumph if you keep up your interests.

He who does not get fun and enjoyment out of every day...needs to reorganize his life

We can accomplish almost anything within our ability if we but think we can.

What you think means more than anything else in your life. More than what you earn, more than where you live, more than your social position, and more than what anyone else may think about you.

Let us remember that the Christmas heart is a giving heart, a wide open heart that thinks of others first.

He climbs highest who helps another up.

There is no such thing as a 'self-made' man. We are made up of thousands of others.

I close my eyes and I can see a better day. I close my eyes and pray

...love, all at once and much, much too completely. It's like you suddenly turn a blinding light on something that had always been half a shadow...

I want a faith that's so alive, it can be seen. I want a hope that cannot hide, even when I'm weak.

I've always had a natural affiliation with nature. If I wasn't an actor, I'd be some sort of biologist working in the field in Africa or something.

Fine counsel is confusing, but example is always clear

Experience comprises illusions lost, rather than wisdom gained.

The last time I saw Elvis was when I played my second New Years Eve show for him in 1970.

What I do is I'm a bandleader, frontman, entertainer.

More than anything I want to be fit so I don't get out of breath when I play football with the kids.

I'm not real huge on horror films, but there's something really special about this.