A true friend encourages us, comforts us, supports us like a big easy chair, offering us a safe refuge from the world.

Believe in miracles but don't depend on them. When you hear kind word spoken about a friend, tell him so. Spoil your spouse, not your children. Never make fun of someone who speaks broken English. It means they know another language. To help your children turn out well, spend twice as much time with them and half as much money.

Empower your dreams with deadlines.

Opportunity dances with those already on the dance floor.

You can get by on charm for about 15 minutes. After that, you better know something.

Develop a sense of urgency in your life.

Perform your job better than anyone else can. That's the best job security I know.