The optimist lives on the peninsula of infinite possibilities; the pessimist is stranded on the island of perpetual indecision.

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.

Age makes you want to hold everyone you love as close as you can.

One's work may be finished someday, but one's education never.

My house is run, essentially, by an adopted, fully clawed cat with a mean nature.

I shave my head & shape my beard myself

The feeling of reduced gravity and the limitations of the space suit resulted in a slow-motion movement. Perhaps not too far from a trampoline, but without the springiness and instability.

I can’t see myself pursuing acting strictly outside of what I’m contractually obligated to do.

I don't like Thomas Edison. I'm a fan of Nicolai Tesla.

Live more quietly. Live more seeking God's presence in your own heart.

Sometimes it takes a natural disaster to reveal a social disaster.

Civilization creates discontents; barbarism creates quick endings.