We all know them — the unstructured person whose every action seems aimless and the totally organized person whose every action defeats some purpose.

There is a time early in life when there seem to be countless reasons for happiness, and then you discover your mom is making them up.

Count no day lost in which you waited your turn, took only your share and sought advantage over no one.

A true friend sees past your excuses to the real reason it's not your fault.

What you discover in a democracy is that it is difficult to build a house when each nail has an opinion.

It is when there is nothing you can say or do to help that a friend needs you the most.

Every day I go forth to seek my identity, feeling greatly blessed by the things I don't find it in.