Remember that nothing really important ever happens until someone takes a chance.

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

No matter how old you get, hug and kiss your mother whenever you greet her.

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.

Judge your success by what you had to give up to get it.

People who accomplish big things did small things well.

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.