Study while others are sleeping; work while others are loafing; prepare while others are playing; and dream while others are wishing.

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.

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.

It is wise to direct your anger towards problems - not people; to focus your energies on answers - not excuses.

If those who are sent to draw water begin by drinking themselves, the army is suffering from thirst. [One may know the condition of a whole army from the behavior of a single man.]

A writer and nothing else: a man alone in a room with the English language trying to get human feelings right.

A great philosophy is not a philosophy without reproach; it is philosophy without fear.

Every dad is the family role model, whether he wants the job or not.

You must be in tune with the times and prepared to break with tradition.

Don't impose your will through manipulation of aggressive emotions and actions.

You don't meet a lot of people that you really like. I don't anyway.

I took a job in a comedy club - not doing stand-up comedy, because that's my idea of hell, but in the office - and I went traveling.

Just put a little pin in your mind: when you cross 50 employees, there are a new set of HR rules that you have to comply with.

No yesterdays on the road.