Christmas has a certain universal appeal that gives it meaning well beyond a day to celebrate the birth of Jesus, but Christians have a special duty to experience its sacred and profound spiritual significance and non-Christians have a duty to treat the day with special respect.

The key to success is effort. The bigger the goal, the greater the effort.

No one is born with good character; it's not a hereditary trait. And it isn't determined by a single noble act. Character is established by conscientious adherence to moral values, not by lofty rhetoric or good intentions.

We judge our own character by our best intentions and most noble acts, but we will be judged by our last worst act.

Don't ask whether it is going to be easy. Ask whether it is worth it.

Necessity is not merely the father of invention; it is the father of courage.

It is better to be unsuccessful pursuing a significant goal that being successful attaining an insignificant one.