Brick walls are there for reason. And once you get over them-- even if someone has practically had to throw you over-- it can be helpful to others to tell them how you did it.

Find the best in everybody. Just keep waiting no matter how long it takes. No one is all evil. Everybody has a good side, just keep waiting, it will come out.

People lie for lots of reasons, often because it seems like a way to get what they want with less effort.

No job is beneath you. You ought to be thrilled you got a job in the mailroom And when you get there, here's what you do: Be really great at sorting mail.

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.

A lot of people want a shortcut. I find the best shortcut is the long way, which is basically two words: work hard.

If I was able to tell my story with the passion I felt, my lecture might help others find a path to fulfilling their own dreams.