The greatest hazard in life is to risk NOTHING.

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.

I only want one thing of men, and that is, that they should leave me alone.

I never lost my dreams in my 20s, and I know that sounds corny, but it's incredibly important to never let go of what you really want in your life.

I personally do not owe the debt that was owed by the campaign.

Surprisingly, I'm not a fan of guns or anything like that!

I'm blessed to be able to work at something that I'm good at, and that I love. It's not something I take for granted.

It’s over me like a ton of water, the things I don’t know.

It is far easier to debate about realistic painting than to paint one.

A God-centered theology has to be a missionary theology

Darwinism is not merely a support for naturalistic philosophy: it is a product of naturalistic philosophy.

I had pain in both knees my whole career. Not many athletes play pain-free. Mine was just more than normal.