I'm convinced that the world, more than ever, needs the music only you can make. And if it takes extra courage to keep playing in spite of your loss, many will applaud the effort. And who knows? Others may be inspired to pick up their broken instruments, their broken lives, and begin again.

I am discovering that I can live far better without cynicism than I can without trust.

It's good to remember that success may be just beyond the next failure, and you'll get there, not because you're destined to, but because you're determined to.

The good man brings good to things out of the good stored up in his heart.

One good wish changes nothing. But one good decision changes everything. Your power to choose, to make a good decision, spells the difference between wishing and making real life changes.

Just about ANY personality trait or skill can be learned: simply find it in someone you know and copy it. Then watch what happens.

I admire some people for their brilliance and I respect others for their strength. But I am indebted to those who can rekindle my spirit.