To the barefoot man, happiness is a pair of shoes. To the man with old shoes, it's a pair of new shoes. To the man with new shoes, it's stylish shoes. And of course, the fellow with no feet would be happy to be barefoot. Measure your life by what you have not by what you don't.

The choices you make in your life will make your life. Choose wisely.

Character is ethics in action.

Authentic gratitude is much more rare and precious than expressions of gratitude which are often empty courtesies or simply tactical ploys to encourage further gifts or kindnesses.

Character is made up of core moral principles called the Six Pillars of Character: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, caring, fairness and citizenship. Each of these virtues are independently important but together they provide the foundation for a worthy life.

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

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.