Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on the many things we have to be thankful for, not so we feel guilty about what we have that others don't, but to be genuinely grateful for our blessings.

It is easier to be grateful for the things we have than to the people who have helped us get them.

We all have three characters: the one we really have, the one we try to convince the world we have, and the one we think we have.

There's some wisdom and no moral deficiency to one who holds courage in reserve and uses it as a last resort. Before we take the kind of risks that require courage, we ought to exhaust other less risky alternatives.

America is a song that sounds the best when we all sing together - at least for a while.

Approach the New Year with resolve to find the opportunities hidden in each new day.

Don't confuse fun with fulfillment, or pleasure with happiness.