Leadership is a serving relationship that has the effect of facilitating human development

The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails.

A warm smile is the universal language of kindness.

Do more than belong: participate. Do more than care: help. Do more than believe: practice. Do more than be fair: be kind. Do more than forgive: forget. Do more than dream: work.

Opportunities are like sunrises. If you wait too long, you miss them.

The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.

Study while others are sleeping; work while others are loafing; prepare while others are playing; and dream while others are wishing.

When we seek to discover the best in others, we somehow bring out the best in ourselves.

Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.” —

Three enemies of personal peace: regret over yesterday’s mistakes, anxiety over tomorrow’s problems, and ingratitude for today’s blessings.

Flatter me, and I may not believe you. Criticize me, and I may not like you. Ignore me, and I may not forgive you. Encourage me, and I will not forget you. Love me and I may be forced to love you.

We see the greatness of God in times of great challenge.

Wit penetrates

My golf game's gone off so much that when I went fishing a couple of weeks ago my first cast missed the lake.

I guess chemistry always changes when you play with someone else.

I don't feel anything when I watch Shaquille O'Neal play. I don't feel anything coming off him.

Stay busy and take care of your own business.

I love Hank Williams. Who doesn't love Hank Williams? So my choices are not that surprising.

In a collaboration, each author will do 75% of the work.

People who talk about peace are very often the most quarrelsome.

I've been very fortunate to work for great people - so even when the political process gets ugly, I find inspiration in the people around me.