Never do anything for another with the expectation of gratitude. The expectation itself turns the gift into an exchange and suggests a debt is owed you.

Being a father is the most important role I will ever play and if I don't do this well, no other thing I do really matters.

One problem with gratitude is that it competes with the sense of pride, self-reliance and accomplishment we have. We want to think what we have is the result of our efforts rather than the gifts, good turns and opportunities provided us by others.

Expressed gratitude encourages further giving; ingratitude drains vitality out of the spirit of generosity.

You are the captain of your own ship; don't let anyone else take the wheel.

It is much more difficult to know what is fair than what is unfair

Honesty doesn't always pay, but dishonesty always costs.