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

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.

Our expectation of the gratitude of others for what we've done for them is sometimes exaggerated because of our deep desire for appreciation and approval. When our good work or good deeds go unrewarded by hoped for praise, we feel like failures so we treat those who denied us our due as betrayers.

Good character is the single most important attribute of a successful and worthy life.

Not everything that is good for you is fun and not everything that is fun is good for you.

It's a great joy but no test of love or commitment to take your son to a ball game. You really prove your credentials as a good dad when you are willing to take your daughter shopping - more than once.

People of character do the right thing, not because they think it will change the world but because they refuse to be changed by the world.