No matter what you wear... to me, you will always have diamonds on the soles of your shoes.

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.

nothing contributes so much to tranquilize the mind as a steady purpose

I am a conservative and proud of it.

If I have a hit, then I hope the people who like the hit song go out and buy my album so they can hear it all.

Did you ever get fed up?' I said. 'I mean did you ever get scared that everything was going to go lousy unless you did something?

I love Tony Jaa. He's one of the best and most capable martial arts stuntmen in the world.

Sure, good things can go badly wrong. Nevertheless, there's always another day.

You gave me a forever within the numbered days, and I'm grateful.

If it's not bourbon or sweatpants, it's going in the garbage.... No, don't get creative. Now is not a creative time. Now is a bourbon and sweatpants time.

All the small, simple, conscious acts of living a sudden defense against the dying we do every day.

Honesty is good sense, politeness, amiableness,--all in one.