I am the last leaf on the tree, and the wind is blowing.

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.

LearningTo believe you are magnificent. And gradually to discover that you are not magnificent. Enough labor for one human life.

There will be days that I don't think we'll know how to survive. But we will, because we have each other.

How often have the greatest thoughts and ideas come to light during conversations with the family over the evening dinner?

The best musicians or sound-artists are people who never considered themselves to be artists or musicians.

I cannot tell how much my heart suffered for my people while at Leavenworth.

Inquisitiveness is the most useful talent.

That which we remember of our conduct is ignored by our closest neighbour; but that which we have forgotten having said, or even what we never said, will cause laughter even into the next world.

The capacity to be either happy or unhappy is determined by the manner in which you react to whatever happens.

Heaven was the place where you kept alive the dreams of your memories.

There are days in retirement that are the waking equivalent of a dreamless sleep, if you know what I mean.