When someone is nasty or treats you poorly, don't take it personally. It says nothing about you, but a lot about them.

Never underestimate the power of temptation to disarm your better senses. Throughout the ages good people surrendered their honor for the empty promise that wealth or power would bring fulfillment and their dignity, good name and self-esteem for the passing pleasures of sex and drugs.

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

Everything you do sends a message about who you are and what you value.

Take pride in how far you've come. Have faith in how far you can go. But don't forget to enjoy the journey.

A person is said to have good character when their habits, dispositions and conduct reflect a deep commitment to ethical virtues and moral principles.

Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on the many things we have to be thankful for, not so we feel guilty about what we have that others don't, but to be genuinely grateful for our blessings.