Man, like the bridge, was designed to carry the load of the moment, not the combined weight of a year at once.

The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails.

A warm smile is the universal language of kindness.

Do more than belong: participate. Do more than care: help. Do more than believe: practice. Do more than be fair: be kind. Do more than forgive: forget. Do more than dream: work.

Opportunities are like sunrises. If you wait too long, you miss them.

The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.

Study while others are sleeping; work while others are loafing; prepare while others are playing; and dream while others are wishing.

When we seek to discover the best in others, we somehow bring out the best in ourselves.

Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.” —

Three enemies of personal peace: regret over yesterday’s mistakes, anxiety over tomorrow’s problems, and ingratitude for today’s blessings.

Flatter me, and I may not believe you. Criticize me, and I may not like you. Ignore me, and I may not forgive you. Encourage me, and I will not forget you. Love me and I may be forced to love you.

Mary approaches her before she is able to reach her station. "Hello Lily. Get anything special for Christmas?""Just the usual." She answers. "Shattered dreams.

Lincoln bore down or anything he handled, mastering both the details and the principles.

The dichotomy between art and industry is totally dysfunctional in terms of film.

Health is not just the absence of a disease. It's an inner joyfulness that should be ours all the time; a state of positive well-being.

That solid basis for a foundation of faith is personal integrity.

The slaves of developed industrial civilization are sublimated slaves.

I've always felt that celebrity was wonderful for a lot of the perks that it could give you

Mistakes are the stepping stones to wisdom, we learn from trial & error, we become wise by understanding problems.

It's one of the best programs I've ever seen because it benefits both sides: children, who need love, and grandparents, elderly people, who need to feel wanted.

Live well, Ichigo. Live well, age well, go bald well, and die after me. And... if you can, die smiling.