No serious-minded man should have time for the mediocre in any phase of his living.

Salesmanship, too, is an art; the perfection of its technique requires study and practice.

The best teamwork comes from men who are working independently toward one goal in unison.

As a rule, we find what we look for; we achieve what we get ready for.

How can we expect our children to know and experience the joy of giving unless we teach them that the greater pleasure in life lies in the art of giving rather than receiving.

Growth is never by mere chance; it is the result of forces working together.

It is always the start that requires the greatest effort.

The five separate fingers are five independent units. Close them and the fist multiplies strength. This is organization.

The art of effective listening is essential to clear communication, and clear communication is necessary to management success.

The well-satisfied customer will bring the repeat sale that counts.

The keystone of successful business is cooperation. Friction retards progress.

Imagination is the highest kite one can fly. -- Lauren Bacall

'Swallow My Gift' is all about music being its own reward. I don't do it to become more famous I don't do it to make money. I don't do it from an ego-driven point of view.

I'm ultimately a widow and a single mother, who's not even getting to be a mother right now. I am so alone, it's freaky.

That's what the world is , after all: an endless battle of contrasting memories.

Everyone always dies for his country. If you have lived in it, well and wisely and actively, you die for it too.

My music is the chicken soup kind. I want people to get a good feeling in their soul from these songs. Roots rock, heartland rock...whatever you want to call it is OK with me.

People stay married because they want to, not because the doors are locked.

The heart's words fall back unheard from Wisdom's throne.

The power has to be in your desire to see everyone thrive.

We are like caterpillars contemplating pupation.