Blessed is he who has learned to admire but not envy, to follow but not imitate, to praise but not flatter, and to lead but not manipulate.

Three keys to more abundant living: caring about others, daring for others, sharing with others.

A true friend knows your weaknesses but shows you your strenghs; feels your fears but fortifies your faith; sees your anxieties but frees your spirit; recognizes your disabilities but emphasizes your possibilities.

The person who risks nothing, does nothing, has nothing, is nothing. He may avoid suffering and sorrow, but he cannot learn, feel change, grow or live.

Leadership is a serving relationship that has the effect of facilitating human development

The greatest ideas, the most profound thoughts, and the most beautiful poetry are born from the womb of silence

The optimist pleasantly ponders how high his kite will fly; the pessimist woefully wonders how soon his kite will fall.