Most of us recognize how important it is to listen respectfully when our loved ones are talking; but we often forget that it is equally important to talk respectfully when they are listening.

A life without purpose is like a novel without a plot. It wanders all over the place, is hard to follow, and in the end, doesn't get particularly good reviews.

Be helpful to all who need your assistance, but don't overdo it. Over-helpfulness too often results in under-performance.

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

People who parade their holiness are operating dangerously close to the sin of pride.

When all things are considered, happiness is a better indicator of success than success has ever been of happiness.

When we successfully deceive others, they are not aware of it; the same is true with self-deception.