There is rampant among us a spirit of criticism. Men and women who carry heavy responsibility do not need criticism, they need encouragement.

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.

I've always been petrified of working for a boss who I didn't like but who I was in fear of, because I wanted my salary.

My greatest sin has always been that I have a wonderful time being myself

People's perceptions of their status are just as important as their actual status.

If every 8 year old in the world is taught meditation, we will eliminate violence from the world within one generation

The middle way cannot be achieved by dividing two extremes in half.

We just have to come in every morning and somehow, launch the editor.

...hoarders of guilty secrets are inevitably consumed with appearances.

The energy we put out is the energy we get back.

One of my timesaving habits is to save all of my magazines and junk mail for airplane trips. I walk on the plane with a very heavy bundle, but by the time the trip is over, it can all be thrown away.

We don't live in a democracy; we live in a hypocrisy.