Three keys to more abundant living: caring about others, daring for others, sharing with others.

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.

The instant is not in time -- time is in the instant.

Maybe knowledge is power, but it's damned hard to think a burglar to death.

But are we human creatures as honest, kind, trustworthy as we at times are inclined to believe?

When people come and see me, I want them to experience joy. I don't do any sad songs in my show. It's to lift the spirit.

Sometimes the word dictated the melody.

Breathe. It's only a bad day not a bad life.

Raillery is a mode of speaking in favor of one's wit at the expense of one's better nature.

We all lead more pedestrian lives than we think we do. The boiling of an egg is sometimes more important than the boiling of a love affair in the end.

I like America. I think it's pretty cool. I got into acting to avoid politics of any sort, and so I could remain in a fantasy world.

Bush told me, he doesn't watch TV ... though it's untrue that he doesn't read the newspapers.