Real optimism sees the negatives but accentuates the positive.

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.

Flatter me, and I may not believe you. Criticize me, and I may not like you. Ignore me, and I may not forgive you. Encourage me, and I will not forget you. Love me and I may be forced to love you.

Joy is what happens to us when we allow ourselves to recognize how good things really are.

You don't have to understand me I am not a word in a dictionary just accept me the way I am.

The atheism and nihilism of my earlier years now seems shallow, and even a bit cocky.

I think women are too valuable to be in combat.

There's a difference between being yourself and being your stereotype.

In the beginning, I didnt dance that much and stuff.

You should go into every relationship as a brick and not a blanket.

An idea's worth is directly proportional to the opposition created.

A lot of stuff in Wikipedia is not true, and that goes for a lot of people. I sometimes think, "How can that happen?" But Wikipedia is maintained by people, and everybody can add stuff to it.

One day I was asked to pick up $50,000 worth of gold chains for Mr. T. For real!