The greatest step toward accomplishment is self-confidence .

We need to teach our children how to debate the major life issues. Debate strengthens their beliefs and enables them to defend themselves against ideologies that are going to come their way.

It is not the hours of practice that matter...it's what you put into the hours that counts.

Real persuasion comes from putting more of you into everything you say. Words have an effect. Words loaded with emotion have a powerful effect.

Pity the man who has a favorite restaurant, but not a favorite author.

Stand guard at the door of your mind.

You've got to believe in the possibilities. You've got to believe that tomorrow can be better than today. And here's the big one. Believe in yourself.