To live, a man needs food, water, and a sharp mind.

I've always been called Lucky Louie. It's no mystery why.

The one who forgives never brings up the past to that person's face. When you forgive, it's like it never happened. True forgiveness is complete and total.

Even at my age, I'm trying to improve. Never give up, no matter what. Even if you get last place - finish.

However dark the night, however dim our hopes, the light will always follow darkness.

People tell me, "You're such an optimist". Am I an optimist? An optimist says the glass is half full. A pessimist says the glass is half empty. A survivalist is practical. He says, "Call it what you want, but just fill the glass." I believe in filling the glass.

The world, we'd discovered, doesn't love you like your family loves you.