You just have to decide if you're a Tigger or an Eeyore.

Its important to have specific dreams. Dream Big. Dream without fear.

We've placed a lot of emphasis in this country on the idea of people's rights. That's how it should be, but it makes no sense to talk about rights without also talking about responsibilities.

I’d compare college tuition to paying for a personal trainer at an athletic club. We professors play the roles of trainers, giving people access to the equipment (books, labs, our expertise) and after that, it is our job to be demanding.

Find the best in everybody, no matter how long you have to wait for them to show it

You can always change you plan, but only if you have one.

Give yourself permission to dream. Fuel your kids' dreams too. Once in a while, that might even mean letting them stay up past their bedtimes.