I want to remind you that success in life is based on hard slogging. There will be periods when discouragement is great and upsetting, and the antidote for this is calmness and fortitude and a modest yet firm belief in your competence. Be sure that your priorities are in order so that you can proceed in a logical manner, and be ever mindful that nothing will take the place of persistence.

In the world today, a young lady who does not have a college education just is not educated.

Carter's done a lot more good since he's been out of the White House than when he was in it.

Only when you are moved by a painting should you buy it. Being moved is what collecting is all about.

I have very little respect for Nancy Reagan. There is something about her that is very petty.

When we hold back out of laziness, that is when we tie ourselves into knots of boredom.

Be respectful to others as you grow... If we lack respect for one group, then there is a tendency for that attitude to spread. It becomes infectious and no one becomes safe from the ravages of prejudice.