Good character is more to be praised than outstanding talent. Most talents are, to some extent, a gift. Good character, by contrast, is not given to us. We have to build it, piece by piece - by thought, choice, courage, and determination.

Drive inexpensive cars, but own the best house you can afford.

Buy whatever kids are selling on card tables in their front yard.

Hope is not a resting place but a starting point - a cactus, not a cushion

Spend your life lifting people up, not putting them down.

Don't think you can relax yourself to happiness. Happiness comes as a result of doing.

Be quick to take advantage of an advantage.