You can't have the fruits without the roots. It's the principle of sequencing: Private Victories proceed Public Victories. Self-mastery and self-discipline are the foundation of good relationships with others.

Effective people do two things: they strive to do excellent work, and they prioritize.

Live out of your imagination, not your history.

We are free to choose our actions, . . . but we are not free to choose the consequences of these actions.

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.

The greatest risk is the risk of riskless living.

The deepest desire of the human spirit is to be acknowledged.