Many things in life are not fair but all things should be.

Surround our children with a message of honor

Character is just another term for "good person." A person of character lives a worthy life guided by moral principles. A person of character is a good parent, a good friend, a good employee and a good citizen.

One problem with gratitude is that it competes with the sense of pride, self-reliance and accomplishment we have. We want to think what we have is the result of our efforts rather than the gifts, good turns and opportunities provided us by others.

You are the captain of your own ship; don't let anyone else take the wheel.

Being a father is the most important role I will ever play and if I don't do this well, no other thing I do really matters.

Don't ask whether it is going to be easy. Ask whether it is worth it.