When we pick up one end of the stick, we pick up the other.

Anyone can count the seeds of an apple. Who can count the apples in a seed?

To receive gratitude with grace is a form of gratitude by itself, and not always an easy art to master.

Once we are self-aware, we must choose purposes and principles to live by; otherwise the vacuum will be filled, and we will lose our self-awareness and become like groveling animals who live primarily for survival and propagation. People who exist on that level aren't living; they are "being lived".

Humility is the mother of all virtues. Humility says we are not in control, principles are in control, therefore we submit ourselves to principles. Pride says that we are in control, and since our values govern our behavior, we can simply do life our way.

It's not only a matter of when to do things, but whether or not to do them at all.

True greatness will be achieved through the abundant mind that works selflessly - with mutual respect, for mutual benefit.