The wisdom and experience of older people is a resource of inestimable worth. Recognizing and treasuring the contributions of older people is essential to the long-term flourishing of any society.

A person's true nature is revealed at times of the greatest adversity.

As long as we are human, we are destined to make mistakes. We all fall prey to flawed beliefs and views. What separates a forward-looking person from an intransigent one, a virtuous person from a malevolent one, however, is whether one can candidly admit to ones mistakes and take bold steps to redress them.

Salute to the Smiling Faces of the 21st Century.

A great work of art is one that truly moves and inspires you. You yourself must be moved. Don't look at art with others' eyes. Don't listen to music with others' ears. You must react to art with your own feelings, your own heart and mind.

Often the biggest obstacle in meeting life’s challenges is actually our own fear of failure.

We are not merely passive pawns of historical forces; nor are we victims of the past. We can shape and direct history.