If you wish to enrich days, plant flowers; If you wish to enrich years, plant trees; If you wish to enrich Eternity, plant ideals in the lives of others.

To take advantage of unexpected opportunities, we must leave ourselves available.

In most cases we perform better when we're busy than when we're not busy. When we're slow, our mind wanders. We're not as attentive to our business. When we're on the firing line, we're sharper. We move more quickly and get the job done right.

The one thing I take more joy in than anything else in the world is seeing young people develop

It's OK to have wealth. But keep it in your hands, not in your heart.

Nearly every moment of every day we have the opportunity to give something to someone else.

Every child I know who overcame long odds and grew into a responsible adult can point to an adult who stepped into his or her life as a FRIEND, a MENTOR, and a GUIDE.