Who you are should not be defined by your achievements.

Don’t believe in the fate society chose for you. Instead, carve out a new fate for yourself.

What builds character? It's a commitment to integrity, hard work, honor and keeping your word. All of that comes straight out of the Sigma Nu Creed. The guy who wrote that meant it. The whole idea is to think about those words and make them a part of who you are.

There is one possession that can never be taken away as long as you will not allow it to be taken, and that is your word.

Grace is not something one possesses; instead, grace is something one receives.

As cruel as life might be at times, if you throw in the towel, which is what everyone will expect, then nothing good will happen and your life will fall apart. Be better than that!

Recognize the remarkable individuals in your life who help you envision a world far beyond yourself.