I made a lot of mistakes but they were correctable mistakes.

Proper preparation prevents poor performance.

We must be focused on the goal that God has revealed to us

When you find out the field you were gifted, what you were created for, you will not have to work hard and sweat it out

For he says, "In the time of my favor I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you." I tell you, now is the time of God's favor, now is the day of salvation. 2 Corinthians 6:2

Ask your friends for help if you need it. Asking for help can be costly if you don't have friends.

Imagine the big rating agencies as three competitive saloons standing side by side, with each free to set its own drinking age. Before long, nine-year-olds would be downing bourbon

Avarice is as destitute of what it has as poverty is of what it has not.

The day when I am no more than a writer I shall cease to be a writer.

From Day One, I've told [my troops] that killing is not wrong if it's for a purpose, if it's to keep your nation free or protect your buddy, one of the most noble things you can do is kill the enemy.

You've got to expect things are going to go wrong. And we always need to prepare ourselves for handling the unexpected.

I was spawned by some pretty good people in this business - Mr. Astaire, Mr. Tracy. They stopped and took their time to talk to people.