It is difficult to press forward if we do not know how to obey.

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.

Unblemish'd let me live or die unknown; Oh, grant an honest fame, or grant me none!

I race in two or three classic races a year and I may carry on for 10 more years or I may stop tomorrow.

True friends are like stars; you can only recognize them when it's dark around you.

Oscar Peterson plays the best ivory box I've ever heard.

I'm like a ship captain: I have a woman in every port.

Tis love in love that makes the sport.

I just rocked the eye chart, So if you can't see it, now you know it by heart.

God bless the universe, God bless Japanese, Chinese, Indians, all of them and let's have peace.

When there are no words, let your eyes do the talking.

I am so honored to be named as one of Time's 100 most influential people.