The best way to show true gratitude for all our blessings is to be genuinely happy.

Lincoln described character is a tree and reputation as its shadow. The tree will always be what it is but the shadow we see depends on where we stand and the angle of the light.

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.

Discipline yourself to start each day identifying something to be grateful about. The world opens to those who approach it with a grateful heart.

If you are the boss it's wise to remember that there are lots of things you don't know and lots of people who hope you won't find out.

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.

America is a song that sounds the best when we all sing together - at least for a while.