When faith replaces doubt, when selfless service eliminates selfish striving, the power of God brings to pass His purposes.

The past is behind, learn from it. The future is ahead, prepare for it. The present is here, live it.

If ingratitude be numbered among the serious sins, then gratitude takes its place among the noblest of virtues.

Men take care not to make women weep, for God counts their tears.

I acknowledge that I do not understand the processes of creation, but I accept the fact of it.

There is no more beautiful sight in all this world than to see a family praying together. There is real meaning behind the oft-quoted ‘The family that prays together stays together.

Perhaps the surest test of an individual's integrity is his refusal to do or say anything that would damage his self-respect.

Wonderful, glorious things are in store for you if you will only believe, obey, and endure.

If you want to give light to others you have to glow yourself.

There are feet to steady, hands to grasp, minds to encourage, hearts to inspire, and souls to save

Raising children, be aware that the piles and piles of laundry will disappear all too soon and that you will, to your surprise, miss them profoundly.

What keeps life fascinating is the constant creativity of the soul.

Education is a relentless voyage of discovery.

Write this down: My life is full of unlimited possibilities.

Not every leader is a philosopher, but each leader should cultivate a philosophical mindset.

My eyes refuse to let him leave, but he stands still holding my hand, lingering for as long as possible.

Failure is success in progress

I guess I feel very strongly that I disagree with the notion of personalizing history and movements and big events.

I'm leaving because I want to spend more time with my wife in Chicago.

I've always been vertically challenged. I never grew at all until my junior year of high school-if you call that growing.

Failure to meditate in the morning increases the probability of chaos throughout the day.