Wisdom in poverty is better than folly in affluence.

A genuine smile is one of the world’s rarest treasures.

A fish that is afraid of drowning in a river is ignorant of its gifts.

A diamond earns its sparkle from the pressure it endures.

It is in the storm, not the calm, that a rainbow is born.

A determined seed cannot be hidden from the world, not even by dirt.

Calm skies don't make skillful eagles.

If you cry in the rain, only the sky will see your tears.

Birds keep singing beautiful songs, even if they have no audience.

Today's storms help you appreciate tomorrow’s sunshine.

Train the ears to hear more, the eyes to see more, the hands to do more, the feet to accomplish more, the mind to think more, the heart to feel more, and the soul to love more.

Politics is the diversion of trivial men who when they succeed at it become important in the eyes of more trivial men.

Childhood obesity is best tackled at home through improved parental involvement, increased physical exercise, better diet and restraint from eating.

Yes, I was actually an acting teacher for a while.

Leadership isn't just legislation, that it's a matter of persuading people and giving them confidence, and bringing them together and setting a tone.

Well, I don't like the word 'rock star,' the two words, 'rock star.' Not even 'soft rock star. Not even limestone star. I don't like those words.

The little boy inside of all us men always loves something video game related.

I knew my limitations and the limitations of the courts I played on, and adjusted thusly. I was at my best in bad conditions.

You do have great love within you at this very moment.

Nefertiti, the most beautiful calico in the world, chose me as her own six short years ago.

Bella: "Should I be afraid?" Edward: "Terrified."