Only religion can prevent democratic rule from developing into mob rule. A nation can prosper only as its citizens are religious, intelligent, capable of service and eager to render it.

Property may be destroyed and money may lose its purchasing power; but, character, health, knowledge and good judgement will always be in demand under all conditions.

It takes a person who is wide awake to make his dream come true.

More people should learn to tell their dollars where to go instead of asking them where they went.

Don’t look for society to give you permission to be yourself.

If things go wrong, don't go with them.

People would rather be shown how valuable you are, not told.

The successful man is the one who had the chance and took it.

If things are not going well with you, begin your effort at correcting the situation by carefully examining the service you are rendering, and especially the spirit in which you are rendering it.

When we are flat on our backs there is no way to look but up.

The finest command of language is often shown by saying nothing.

When we find money in the street, we happily pick it up, even if it’s just a buck, but when we bump into love, we tend to be so picky.

A hundred pounds! He couldn't remember ever having seen a hundred pounds, all at one time. He found himself envying his father, who had nothing to worry about except the future of mankind.

I'm a songwriter who just wants to bring people great songs.

Sportsmanship is that quality of honor that desires always to be courteous, fair, and respectful, and it is interpreted in the conduct of players, spectators, coaches, and school authorities.

Real revenge is making something of yourself.

Oprah Winfrey gives you the stage? Shut your mouth. I said, 'I'm sorry for taking over your show.' She said, 'No, that's why we have you here.'

A truly open mind means forcing our imaginations to conform to the evidence of reality, and not vice versa.

Life is difficult. This is a great truth, one of the greatest truths. It is a great truth because once we truly see this truth, we transcend it.

My former health minister, Kamran Bagheri Lankarani, is like a peach. I love to eat him.

I've always felt my role in life was to be a mentor. If I can do that with a younger generation, that's my goal.