Read at least one book a month. This is self-serving, obviously. It's a proven fact that people who read buy more books than people who don't read. In truth, I wish you'd read ten books a month, or at least buy that many.

Showing gratitude is one of the simplest yet most powerful things humans can do for each other.

I don't suffer from an abundance of politeness.

No matter how bad things are, you can always make things worse.

Find the best in everybody. Wait long enough, and people will surprise and impress you. It might even take years, but people will show you their good side. Just keep waiting.

I always thought every day was a gift, but now I am looking for where to send the thank you note.

Time must be explicitly managed, like money.