Every great man, every successful man, no matter what the field of endeavor, has known the magic that lies in these words: every adversity has the seed of an equivalent or greater benefit.

Aim for the moon. If you miss, you may hit a star.

Definiteness of purpose is the starting point of all achievement.

There is little difference in people, but that little difference makes a big difference. The little difference is attitude. The big difference is whether it is positive or negative.

Have the courage to say no. Have the courage to face the truth. Do the right thing because it is right. These are the magic keys to living your life with integrity.

Be careful the environment you choose for it will shape you; be careful the friends you choose for you will become like them.

I think there is something, more important than believing: Action! The world is full of dreamers, there aren't enough who will move ahead and begin to take concrete steps to actualize their vision.

Success is achieved and maintained by those who try, and keep trying, for there is nothing to lose by trying and a great deal to gain if successful. By all means TRY! Do it NOW!!!

Sales are contingent upon the attitude of the salesman - not the attitude of the prospect.

When you discover your mission, you will feel its demand. It will fill you with enthusiasm and a burning desire to get to work on it.

Keep your mind on your objective, and persist until you succeed. Study, think, and plan.

Connecting people with people, people with nature, and people with the earth.

My home is a little more complicated than coordinates on a map.

I have no way of knowing how people really feel, but the vast majority of those I meet couldn't be nicer. Every once in a while someone barks at me. My New Year's resolution is not to bark back.

We save paradise by an intense education program where you get people that you can trust to talk sanely about the environment and hope that the message will get through.

I think I'd have done better if I had been a little more relaxed-if I had not pressed quite so hard, if I'd not lost quite so much sleep.

Dad!" he shouted, loud enough to make my ears ring. "Dad! You need to get down here!" (Derek) Chloe held open the door and whispered to me, "I could say he's not always like this, but I'd be lying.

Joy is a sign of generosity. When you are full of joy, you move faster and you want to go about doing good to everyone.

[Antonio] Gramsci's words and actions explain their assessment, though I think we should refrain from using the term "model intellectual" for him or others.

No one ever lost his honor, except he who had it not.

Instant obedience will teach you more about God than a lifetime of Bible discussions.