The commandment to honor parents was given to ensure that the elderly, although they may not feel wanted by family or society, are still given their appropriate reward.

People from the most horrendous of childhoods can have good lives, but it comes down to a very seemingly simple word. 'Choice.'

Don't worry so much about your self-esteem. Worry more about your character. Integrity is its own reward.

People with integrity do what they say they are going to do. Others have excuses.

My mother isolated herself from all family and friends for some 20 years. And never met her grandchild, my son.

Distance lasts a day. But Reality lasts a lifetime.

If you're a liberal, anything you say is protected. If you're a conservative, anything you say is hateful.