Ethics doesn't require us to ignore our self-interests or demand a life of self-sacrifice. It requires that we know the difference between what we want and what we should do

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

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.

A caring heart that listens is often more valued than an intelligent mind that talks.

It is much more difficult to know what is fair than what is unfair

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

Never do anything for another with the expectation of gratitude. The expectation itself turns the gift into an exchange and suggests a debt is owed you.