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

Never deprive someone of hope; it might be all they have.

Always have something beautiful in sight, even if it's just a daisy in a jelly glass

Ask yourself if you would feel comfortable giving your two best friends a key to your house. If not, look for some new best friends.

Never make fun of someone who speaks broken English. It means they know another language.

When lending people money, be sure their character exceeds their collateral.

Let the refining and improving of your own life keep you so busy that you have little time to criticize others.