Words, like tranquil waters behind a dam, can become reckless and uncontrollable torrents of destruction when released without caution and wisdom.

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.

Lecturing is an art. A good lecturer is an artist who understands the art.

When the time comes, let loose a tiger and a devil; but wait for the time with the tiger and the devil chained -not shown- yet always ready.

It's April 15, tax day. The federal tax code is over 74,000 pages long. But stick with it because after page 72,000, it gets really good.

Intellectual neutrality is not possible in a historical world of exploitation and oppression.

Photography ruins marriages, and I've been married three times - so there's a downside to it as well.

One of the first rules in fishing is that there are few rules in fishing that resourceful trout do not manage to break.

Government is not the solution, but rather the cause of our problems.

The reason the rest of us remember, like, when John Lennon died, is because it's a moment when adrenaline is surging.

The cheerful mind perseveres and the strong mind hews its way through a thousand difficulties.

In cathedral or cottage, the art of worship is an inner adventure; it is the personal practice of the presence of God.