When it comes to building character, wealth, good looks, athletic ability and even a high IQ are more likely to be impediments than advantages.

The difference between stepping stones and stumbling blocks is not in the event itself but how you think about it and what you do after it. Every failure and setback can become part of your success or an excuse for quitting or failing. People who develop the discipline of positivity are both happier and more successful.

A person of character seeks true happiness in living a life of purpose and meaning, placing a higher value on significance than success.

What you allow you encourage.

Our obligation to others and a gift to ourselves is to acknowledge and authentically express genuine appreciation for courtesies, caring and concern others have given us.

What will matter is not what you learned, but what you taught.

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