The journey of life is both too short and too precious to be sidetracked by guilt trips.

Courage isn't the absence of fear, but a decision that what we want is more important than what we are afraid of.

Selfish is caring for ourselves at others' expense ... Self-care is taking care of ourselves so that we can be there for others.

Until we become clear about our own worth and value, we will forever be searching for it in the eyes of others.

The way to encourage people to be accountable is to engage the responsible, accountable, trustworthy part of their brain.

When we take care of ourselves like we would take care of someone we love, the quality of our living and our giving goes up.

Regardless of the problem, as long as our solution requires someone else to change, we will never know the power and promise of self-determination.

As long as we define stress as how some person or situation is making us feel, we will have to change the world around us to find peace of mind.

Stress is an indicator of our belief in the value and validity of our worries and fears.

Never define people or situations in terms of their effect on you, unless you want to give them the power to make you feel that way.

In our lives, we can either be a reflection of the world around us . . . or a beam that enlightens the lives of others.

You can still get your point across when you speak calmly and politely. The way you say things makes all the difference. There is never a need to make a negative situation any worse than it is.

Always remember: Power in the wrong hands can destroy the owner. The same power that gave victory to Samson is what destroyed him.

After Jackie Robinson the most important black in baseball history is Reggie Jackson, I really mean that.

When I was four, I just wanted to drive, I collected toy cars. Where does that sort of thing come from? In hindsight you go, 'Oh, liked it because of this.' Maybe it's just the wheel.

I was always in the right place at the right time, always willing to take advantage of an opportunity.

I thought I should forget Hollywood and go back to Hong Kong. I'm so lucky that finally Hollywood accepts my comedy fighting.

The printed newspaper is a powerful showcase for news, opinion and advertising.

The most glorious exploits do not always furnish us with the clearest discoveries of virtue or vice in men.

It's best to love your family as you would a Siberian tiger-from a distance, preferably separated by bars.

We waste our lights in vain, like lamps by day.