Be able to live alone, even if you don't want to and think you will never find it necessary.

A 45-year old looks a lot like a 25-year old who's been out all night. And feels just as good about having survived the experience.

Be able to keep a secret or promise when you know in your heart that it is the right thing to do.

At first, I only laughed at myself. Then I noticed that life itself is amusing. I've been in a generally good mood ever since.

If you never heard opportunity knock, maybe you're never at home.

It is a lot easier to prove that you don't love someone than it is to prove that you do, but one of the best 'proofs' I know is the desire to devote time to the person with no expectation of any sort of compensation, including gratitude, in return.

Be able to describe anything visual, such as a street scene, in words that convey your meaning.