It is not wise, or even possible, to divorce private behavior from public leadership.... By its very nature, true leadership carries with it the burden of being an example.

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.

True service is when you serve others without expecting anything in return

The arbiter of a demanding wargame rendered the word "mismatch" as "challenge" in his language.

We've grown accustomed to injustice in Russia. People are constantly being arrested unlawfully.

Coffee is like a bra. 3 cups is one too many.

Ten commandments yet seven deadly sins: conflict?

Presents of love fear not to be ill taken of strangers.

The mind revels in conjecture. Where information is lacking, it will gladly fill in the gaps.

Truth and fidelity are the pillars of the temple of the world; when these are broken, the fabric falls, and crushes all to pieces.

The expert in battle seeks his victory from strategic advantage and does not demand it from his men.

I think I must be worried all the time - maybe that is the other side of joy, you know, holding that line of the full range of emotions.