Know how your representatives stand on major national or state issues.

To acquire knowledge, one must study; but to acquire wisdom, one must observe.

Success is achieved by developing our strengths, not by eliminating our weaknesses.

Know how and how much to tip people who expect gratuities, even in the case of poor service.

Being defeated is often a temporary condition. Giving up is what makes it permanent.

Working in an office with an array of electronic devices is like trying to get something done at home with half a dozen small children around. The calls for attention are constant.

Be able to hiccup silently, or at least without alerting neighbors to your situation. The first hiccup is an exception.

Be able to analyze statistics, which can be used to support or undercut almost any argument.

Skill is successfully walking a tightrope between the twin towers of New York's World Trade Center. Intelligence is not trying.

Know the official post office abbreviations for all 50 states without having to consult a list.

There's plenty of intelligence in the world, but the courage to do things differently is in short supply.

Accept who you are

We imagine that a little anxiety and worry is an indication of how wise we really are

In all seriousness, it really should be difficult for me to be too strange. After all, a great family raised me.

When you are creating something artistically and are speaking to or representing a culture that you know truthfully, you are doing a good job.

OK, Rule number 1: Unless you're served in a frosted glass, never come within 4 feet of my lips.

Fabulous is as fabulous does.

Yes, I am very prolific.

More company increases happiness, but does not lighten or diminish misery.

Praise Him, each savage furious beast That on His stores do daily feast; And you tame slaves, of the laborious plough, Your weary knees to your Creator bow.

Our glorification of violence is ripping society apart. I don't want my children exposed to it.