We may be up against a stone wall, but we don't have to bloody our heads against it unless we choose to.

What happened in the past that was painful has a great deal to do with what we are today, but revisiting this painful past can contribute little or nothing to what we need to do now.

We are driven by five genetic needs: survival, love and belonging, power, freedom, and fun.

The ultimate use of power is to empower others.

Education is the process in which we discover that learning adds quality to our lives. Learning must be experienced.

It is almost impossible for anyone, even the most ineffective among us, to continue to choose misery after becoming aware that it is a choice.

This is at the heart of all good education, where the teacher asks students to think and engages them in encouraging dialogues, constantly checking for understanding and growth.

Good or bad, everything we do is our best choice at that moment.

Too many of us fail to fulfill our needs because we say no rather than yes, yes when we should say no.

We almost always have choices, and the better the choice, the more we will be in control of our lives.

When you study great teachers... you will learn much more from their caring and hard work than from their style.

Beware of those who are bitter, for they will never allow you to enjoy your fruit.

The closer you get to your past the sooner you realize it was never present

The most important moments in life happen without an appointment.

Love invites the Holy Ghost to be present to confirm truth. And the joy of learning divine truths creates love in the hearts of people who shared the experience of learning.

Storm is prerequisite to mental gain

What difference is there between us, save a restless dream that follows my soul but fears to come near you?

There is something to be said for waking up every morning and seeing the sun.

There is most certainly a purpose you are yearning to fulfill. Find it, know it, follow it, and you can change the world.

Love is so confusing - you tell a girl she looks great and what's the first thing you do? Turn out the lights!

Most of the people who are given these Rock'n'roll Hall of Fame things sell millions of records, so it's kind of like a trophy for them.