Kindness is the essence of greatness and the fundamental characteristic of the noblest men and women I have known. Kindness is a passport that opens doors and fashions friends. It softens hearts and molds relationships that can last lifetimes.

The simple secret is this: put your trust in the Lord, do your best, then leave the rest to Him.

Love is the greatest of all the commandments-all others hang upon it. It is our focus as followers of the living Christ. It is the one trait that, if developed, will most improve our lives.

Perseverance is a positive, active characteristic.

No matter our age, our circumstances, or abilities... Each one of us can create something remarkable with our lives.

Desire, burning desire, is basic to achieving anything beyond the ordinary.

Sometimes the greatest love is not found in the dramatic scenes that poets and writers immortalize. Often, the greatest manifestations of love are the simple acts of kindness and caring we extend to those we meet along the path of life.