When ordinary people decide to do extraordinary things they transform their lives and the lives of others around them.

I felt that it was deeply moving and profound, and of course everybody was like, "Oh, the president [Barack Obama] can sing!" Maybe a little off key! I actually think that the sermon reinforced the very nature of the grace that the victims' families had shown to the world.

Having the courage to stand up and pursue your dreams will give you life's greatest reward and life's greatest adventure.

It isn't until you come to a spiritual understanding of who you are - not necessarily a religious feeling, but deep down, the spirit within - that you can begin to take control.

No matter how diligent or persistent you have been, there is not one of us who made this journey toward success by ourselves.

Dream the biggest dream for yourself. Hold the highest vision of life for yourself.

Everybody has a story. And there's something to be learned from every experience.