Once you realize that everything happens for a reason, attitudes towards matters such as illnesses, or lawsuits, for example, change.

Doing good holds the power to transform us on the inside, and then ripple out in ever-expanding circles that positively impact the world at large.

Sustainability is the key to our survival on this planet and will also determine success on all levels.

Think good, speak good and do good, to bring about positive change in the world.

Every person - with his or her own skills, abilities and uniqueness - can contribute to others and bring great joy to those that fortune has not smiled upon.

Doing good business - being ethical, being transparent, being caring, implementing values in your business - makes a difference, and you make money at the same time.

In everything I do, whether in business, philanthropy or my personal life, I am guided by my inner truth, my values.

People look at me as spiritual... but I am also very logical, very business-minded. The two come together.

I have always wanted to be a catalyst for bringing about positive change, inspiring others to choose goodness.

Even a smile is a good deed.

Change is not in the hands of government, not in the hands of a leader or guru, and not in the hands of the powerful or wealthy. It is in our hands: the hands of each and every one of us.

The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.

If you keep pushing away the ones who are trying to love you, eventually, they'll stop trying.

Inspiration takes many forms, but it's rarely pure.

I realize how desperately I need grace, therefore I try to lavishly give it.

Democracy will break under the strain of apron strings. It can exist only on trust.

Nothing emboldens the wicked so greatly as the lack of courage on the part of the good.

Fur only looks good on its original owner. Be comfortable in your own skin, and let animals keep theirs.

They died for me,” I say. That feels important

Escape before it’s too late.

Being around people like Aretha Franklin and Gladys Knight, Dionne Warwick and Roberta Flack, all these greats, I was taught to listen and observe.