If we will concentrate on the best, that element will grow until it sparkles.

Without hard work, nothing grows but weeds.

God is the designer of the family.

Being humble means recognizing that we are not on earth to see how important we can become, but to see how much difference we can make in the lives of others

Let us never forget to pray. God lives. He is near. He is real. He is not only aware of us but cares for us. He is our Father. He is accessible to all who will seek Him.

You can be smart and happy or stupid and miserable. . . it's your choice

Go forward in life with a twinkle in your eye and a smile on your face, but with great purpose in heart.

Whatever you do, do well. Be good at it. Stand a little taller. Be a little stronger. Be a little better.

The major work of the world is not done by geniuses. It is done by ordinary people, with balance in their lives, who have learned to work in an extraordinary manner.

Gratitude is the beginning of wisdom. Stated differently, true wisdom cannot be obtained unless it is built on a foundation of true humility and gratitude.

Somehow forgiveness, with love and tolerance, accomplishes miracles that can happen in no other way.

She was a poetry book with the wrong dust jacket, shelved in the Reference section.

Complaining solves nothing but creative problem solving amongst people with a common focus will produce solutions.

I can push everything into the dark.But it leaves me empty.And the dark always ends up finding me in my sleep

When some give you advice, say 'thank you'. Then, you must seek the quietness of your spirit for a reflection and direction.

It's hard to get by just upon a smile.

Freedom to think requires not only freedom of expression but also freedom from the threat of orthodoxy and being outcast and ostracized.

There is no blindness more insidious, more fatal that this race for profit.

Macroeconomic adjustment programmes are tailor-made to the situation of the country concerned and no models or templates are used.

We live in the village. We have a summer place in Westport, Connecticut. We don't spend a lot on all kinds of things. But I have no complaints.

Life and business are rather simple after all-to make a success of either, you've got to hang on to the knack of putting yourself into the other person's place.