To be cliché, death is a part of life and it's going to happen to all of us. I have the blessing of getting a little bit of advance notice and I am able to optimize my use of time down the home stretch.

There's a lot of talk these days about giving children self-esteem. It's not something you can give; it's something they have to build.

Believe nothing a man tells you and everything he shows you

When there’s an elephant in the room introduce him.

Engineering isn't about perfect solutions; it's about doing the best you can with limited resources.

Luck is indeed where preparation meets opportunity.

Never, ever underestimate the importance of having fun.