In life, be a participant, not a spectator.

Don't be a spectator, don't let life pass you by

Those who know Notre Dame, no explanation’s necessary. Those who don’t, no explanation will suffice.

Build your empire on the firm foundation of the fundamentals.

If you don't make a total commitment to whatever you are doing, then you start looking to bail out the first time the boat starts leaking.

The answers to these questions will determine your success or failure. 1) Can people trust me to do what's right? 2) Am I committed to doing my best? 3) Do I care about other people and show it? If the answers to these questions are yes, there is no way you can fail.

I think that we have opportunities all around us - sometimes we just don't recognize them.