I attended the University of Earth, and earned my P.H.D in life from the school of hardship.

A genuine smile is one of the world’s rarest treasures.

A fish that is afraid of drowning in a river is ignorant of its gifts.

A diamond earns its sparkle from the pressure it endures.

It is in the storm, not the calm, that a rainbow is born.

A determined seed cannot be hidden from the world, not even by dirt.

Calm skies don't make skillful eagles.

If you cry in the rain, only the sky will see your tears.

Birds keep singing beautiful songs, even if they have no audience.

Today's storms help you appreciate tomorrow’s sunshine.

Train the ears to hear more, the eyes to see more, the hands to do more, the feet to accomplish more, the mind to think more, the heart to feel more, and the soul to love more.

Fools are those who do not understand, every action has an equal and opposite reaction. Take your actions carefully to avoid unwanted results

Baseball is a lot like life. It's a day-to-day existence, full of ups and downs. You make the most of your opportunities in baseball as you do in life.

We have too many poisons in our diets now, like sugar and caffeine.

This is embarrassing and personal, but once a month, since I was twelve years old, I go to my favorite jewelry store and try on my dream ring.

Failure will not stop you if you are determined to succeed.

George Brett could roll out of bed on Christmas morning and hit a line drive.

I didn't get into film to win Academy Awards. I wanted to have a conversation with the audience.

Humility is the only lens though which great things can be seen--and once we have seen them, humility is the only posture possible.

If Doctor Nolan asked me for the matches, I would say that I'd thought they were made of candy and had eaten them.

I know you feel worn and tired. I know you're tired of failing. Rest, but don't stop. You can do this. You got this. Not because you're strong, but because He's your strength.