Those who get the most out of life and those who give the most are those who make the choice to act.

Happiness, like unhappiness, is a proactive choice.

Reducing children to a test score is the worst form of identity theft we could commit in schools.

Integrity is conforming reality to our words - in other words, keeping promises and fulfilling expectations.

There are certain things that are fundamental to human fulfillment. The essence of these needs is captured in the phrase 'to live, to love, to learn, to leave a legacy.' The need to leave a legacy is our spiritual need to have a sense of meaning, purpose, personal congruence, and contribution.

Most learning is social, or what I call the cultural DNA. Everyone knows that word of mouth advertising is the best advertising. That's social learning.

When it comes to developing character strength, inner security and unique personal and interpersonal talents and skills in a child, no institution can or ever will compare with, or effectively substitute for, the home's potential for positive influence.