To have meaning, our lives require both passion and purpose. A life without passion is like a furnace without fuel, and without purpose, like a ship without a rudder.

Never confuse the importance of things with things of importance.

The secret of a successful relationship is avoiding the unforgivable and forgiving the unavoidable.

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.

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

The best teachers aren't those who answer our questions, but those who question our answers.

Men are like microwave ovens; they heat up immediately, but things start to boil over after about three minutes. Women are like conventional ovens; they take twenty minutes to heat up, but can go on cooking for hours.