We must learn to choose between lining our bank accounts and being accountable for our future.

Happiness will never flourish in a life bereft of optimism.

I understand (finally) that God does not REACT to prayers or petitions. He has ACTED. It is already done.

Why trade definite for a maybe?

Depending on the strength of the relationship, level of communication and one’s tolerance for discord, many people are able to get past normal skirmishes unscathed.

In relationships, everyone makes mistakes. If you are forgiven for yours, don't take it for granted.

Truth be told, many couples spend more time planning the wedding and the honeymoon than they do preparing for the marriage.

Trying to change someone to suit your desires is a setup for disappointment.

No one should gain access to the important areas of your life if you are not absolutely sure they are there for good reason.

No matter how worldly I became, there was always that one part of me that never forgot where I came from and how simple life was there.

Don't be managed by the likelihood of mishaps. Be motivated by the promise of favor!

Question who is the doer. Is it the mind or the Self?

If you spend more on coffee than on IT security, you will be hacked. What's more, you deserve to be hacked

It is both theoretically mistaken and morally wrong to regard others as objects of investigation rather than partners in free rational communication.

Contrary to the macho culture of Mexico, both my grandmothers were very brave young widows. I was always very close to these hard-working, intelligent women.

You have to stand outside the box to see how the box can be re-designed.

He never said "Don't tell your mama." He never had to say it. I did not know how to tell anyone what I felt, what scared me and shamed me... (109)

Most of us would be far enough from vanity if we heard all the things that are said about us.

What is faith if it is not translated into action?

Nobody has wrestled everybody in the business like I have, especially not Bret Hart.

And I guess I realized at that moment that I really did love her. Because there was nothing to gain, and that didn't matter.