It is attitude, infinitely more than circumstance, that determines the quality of life. Life is often quite tough, challenging us to choose between seemingly esoteric, intangible ideals and getting goodies or good vibes right now. You have character when you most often choose ideals.

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

Make decisions from the strong part of you, not the weak.

Venting every feeling isn't mature. Learning to deal with uncomfortable and unpleasant feelings is an important aspect of maturity.

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

In the end analysis, all we have is who we are and the way we have lived our lives.

I want to be able to say what's on my mind and in my heart and what I think is helpful and useful without somebody getting angry, some special interest group deciding this is the time to silence a voice of dissent and attack affiliates, attack sponsors. I'm sort of done with that.