It's better to be humbled by the word than by the force of circumstances.

The personal power that comes from principle-centered living is the power of a self-aware, knowledgeable, proactive individual, unrestricted by the attitudes, behaviors, and actions of others or by many of the circumstances and environmental influences that limit other people.

Our character is basically a composite of our habits. Because they are consistent, often unconcious patterns, they constantly, daily, express our character.

Interdependence is a higher value than independence

Patience is emotional diligence.

I teach people how to treat me by what I will allow.

Frustration is a function of our expectations.