Love can conquer everything but reality. Which will win every stinking time.

Gratitude is the fairest blossom which springs from the soul.

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.

Happiness is a big joke

People would rather be equal thank free.

I’m a cat. We aren’t required to make sense.

I don't talk for the sake of talking. I do become intoxicated with sound. When I open my mouth, it's to say something.

No, I'm not a great painter. Neither am I a great poet.

Chris Christie is New Jersey's concern, not America's.

It's so damn hard to write a great historical mystery based on fact. It's not for lack of trying.

Prends l'e loquence et tords-lui son cou! Take eloquence and break its neck!

Now I'm a big fan [of X-files]. I had to see what all the fuss is about, and I love it.

Faith and character are intimately related. Faith in the power of obedience to the commandments of God will forge strength of character available to you in times of urgent need.