It's one of the ironies of human nature that the most sensitive people are generally insensitive to the feelings of others.

The naked truth is always better than the best-dressed lie.

In the end, it's not what you do for your children but what you've taught them to do for themselves.

If you want your children to listen, try talking softly - to someone else.

Opportunities are usually disguised as hard work, so most people don't recognize them.

At age 20, we worry about what others think of us. At age 40, we don't care what they think of us. At age 60, we discover they haven't been thinking of us at all.

Keep in mind that the true measure of an individual is how he treats a person who can do him absolutely no good.

Hanging onto resentment is letting someone you despise live rent-free in your head.

Some people believe holding on and hanging in there are signs of great strength. However, there are times when it takes much more strength to know when to let go and then do it.

Wake up and smell the coffee.

Anyone who believes the competitive spirit in America is dead has never been in a supermarket when the cashier opens another check-out line.

The sacred soul is full of God's spirit.

Have you noticed how many people who walk in the shade curse the Sun?

I think in terms of the day's resolutions not the year's.

We won't let history define our future. Our actions will do the talking. Our determination will turn doubters into believers.

This girl said "Yes" when I wasn't ready. I kissed her lightly and got so dizzy I had to sit down.

When one has no form, one can be all forms.

White on rice. Green on grass. Sheets on a bed. Him on her.

You're always under the microscope, you don't know which mission you're going to get. It's a surprise.

I never wear sneakers. I don't feel comfortable in them.

It's easier to believe in this sweet madness, oh this glorious sadness, that brings me to my knees.