One's dignity may be assaulted, vandalized and cruelly mocked, but it can never be taken away unless it is surrendered.
I am careful not to confuse excellence with perfection. Excellence, I can reach for; perfection is God's business.
My happiness grows in direct proportion to my acceptance, and in inverse proportion to my expectations.
Family is not an important thing, it's everything.
A creative mess is better than idle tidiness.
Happiness is a decision.
When life takes away, something of greater value is always given in return.
If you don't take the time to do it right, when will you have time to do it over?
I think I benefited from being equal parts ambitious and curious. And of the two, curiosity has served me best.
Optimism is a cure for many things.