If life were like a competitive race, some people would be given a flying start and others would line up with weights tied to their ankles.

Words have incredible power. They can make people's hearts soar, or they can make people's hearts sore.

In all human affairs, the wisest course is to be passionate about the role of reason and reasonable about the role of passion.

The most important dreams occur while people are fully awake.

Turning seventy is like beginning the eighth inning of a baseball game. The contest is nearing completion, but there's likely to be some action, and even a few exciting plays, before the game draws to an end.

Never rely on your friends for money, or on your money for friends.

Two of the biggest conversational blunders you can make are saying something when you should stay silent, and staying silent when you should say something.