If you want to be happy, learn to be alone without being lonely. Learn that being alone does not mean being unhappy. The world is full of plenty of interesting and enjoyable things to do and people who can enrich your life.

Neither heredity nor environment determine character. But whether we give in to or overcome the negative messages we are exposed to as we wend our way through life is often determined by whether our parents, teachers, mentors and friends exposed us to good examples and morally inspiring ideas.

Gratitude is not a payment for a kindness but another form of gift.

Character is ethical and moral strength. People of good character have the moral awareness and strength to know the good, love the good and do the good.

One key to success is demanding more than adequacy, never settling for good enough and always doing a little bit more.

The world has enough beautiful mountains and meadows, spectacular skies and serene lakes. It has enough lush forests, flowered fields, and sandy beaches. It has plenty of stars and the promise of a new sunrise and sunset every day. What the world needs more of is people to appreciate and enjoy it.

Yes and no are very powerful words. Mean them when you say them. Respect them when you hear them.