People are basically the same the world over. Everybody wants the same things - to be happy, to be healthy, to be at least reasonably prosperous, and to be secure. They want friends, peace of mind, good family relationships, and hope that tomorrow is going to be even better than today.

A lot of people quit looking for work as soon as they find a job.

Surrogate fathers and other male figures stepped in to give guidance after my dad died. Businessmen taught me to honor my commitments; others gave me opportunities beyond my wildest imaginations. Authors and speakers set good, solid examples of high standards and lofty goals for me; mature, committed Christians nurtured and instructed me.

Miserable people focus on what they hate about their life. Happy people focus on what they love about their life.

The best way to raise positive children in a negative world is to have positive parents who love them unconditionally and serve as excellent role models.

A narrow mind and a fat head invariably come on the same person.

Winning leaders are almost always motivated when the chips are down.