You will come to know that what appears today to be a sacrifice will prove instead to be the greatest investment that you will ever make.

Without hard work, nothing grows but weeds.

God is the designer of the family.

Being humble means recognizing that we are not on earth to see how important we can become, but to see how much difference we can make in the lives of others

Let us never forget to pray. God lives. He is near. He is real. He is not only aware of us but cares for us. He is our Father. He is accessible to all who will seek Him.

You can be smart and happy or stupid and miserable. . . it's your choice

Go forward in life with a twinkle in your eye and a smile on your face, but with great purpose in heart.

Whatever you do, do well. Be good at it. Stand a little taller. Be a little stronger. Be a little better.

The major work of the world is not done by geniuses. It is done by ordinary people, with balance in their lives, who have learned to work in an extraordinary manner.

Gratitude is the beginning of wisdom. Stated differently, true wisdom cannot be obtained unless it is built on a foundation of true humility and gratitude.

Somehow forgiveness, with love and tolerance, accomplishes miracles that can happen in no other way.

Promise me you'll never stop dreaming.

The decisive question for man is: Is he related to something infinite or not? That is the telling question of his life.

I am the source of my own suffering, because of the habits of my mind.

Those who make war against the United States have chosen their own destruction.

As a matter of fact, it's in our interests that we help reformers across the Middle East achieve their objectives. This is the fundamental challenge of the 21st century.

Formal education will make you a living; self-education will make you a fortune.

When politicians use fear, they are playing into the enemy's hand.

History can tell us what happened in the past. But it cannot assert that it must happen again in the future.

I love thoroughness. I respect people that do a job well.

But I think it is always difficult to have high expectations of yourself or anyone else.