If you want to know why some kids can wait and others can't, then you've got to think like they think.

Once you realize that will power is just a matter of learning how to control your attention and thoughts, you can really begin to increase it.

If you can deal with hot emotions, then you can study for the S.A.T. instead of watching television, and you can save more money for retirement. It's not just about marshmallows.

And you can save more money for retirement. It’s not just about marshmallows.

I made a pact with my three-year-old thumb-sucking daughter that if she stopped sucking her thumb, I would stop sucking my pipe.

James Watson summarizes the conclusion: “A predisposition does not a predetermination make.

Melancholy is not one of my emotions. Quite seriously, I don't do melancholy. It's a miserable way to be.

I have an easy tendency to stumble and fall, which is not a good thing in an 84-year-old guy, so when I brush my teeth, then I do balancing exercises.

Life isn't memorable enough to remember everything. It's not like there are explosions all the time, or dog smoking cigarettes.

Come right out and say you want it: “It’s been great hearing you talk about the position. I’d love to work here, and I think I could do a terrific job for you.

Matthew licked the fright induced sweat from his victim’s temple then bit a quarter sized piece of flesh from her right cheek as she flayed wildly under him.

We owe a lot to Thomas Edison - if it wasn't for him, we'd be watching television by candlelight.

I have won many trophies in my time, but nothing will ever top helping win the battle for peace in my country.

That's just my family's mentality. We are a very loving, hugging and kissing kind of family. And we grew up in a church atmosphere and still have that atmosphere. There is no negativity.

I am honored to have John Lloyd called the Black Wagner. It is a privilege to have been compared with him.

Novelists have to love humanity to write anything worthwhile. Poets have to love themselves.

Do this or you’ll burn in hell.

Mexico is the front door to South America - and the back door to the states.