There is nothing more perfect than doing your best.

A family ship will never sink until it is abandoned by its crew.

More is required than a common last name to truly be called a family.

Rejoice in liberating moments of victory when conflicts, trials, and adversity fall momentarily under your command.

Train children to bear responsibility as you would train them to build muscle. Add what they can handle, then prepare them for more.

Trust is not established in the absence of betrayal, but in those whose betrayal is least.

Children are best corrected to the point of their understanding, not to the extent of a parent's frustration.