Never deprive someone of hope; it might be all they have.

If someone offers you a breath mint, accept it.

Talent without discipline is like an octopus on roller skates. There’s plenty of movement, but you never know if it’s going to be forward, backwards, or sideways.

Never forget the three powerful resources you always have available to you: love, prayer, and forgiveness.

If you’re doing your best, you won’t have any time to worry about failure.

People take different roads seeking fulfillment and happiness. Just because they’re not on your road doesn’t mean they’ve gotten lost.

Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.

In business or in life, don’t follow the wagon tracks too closely.

Good manners sometimes means simply putting up with other people’s bad manners.

You can always tell when a man’s well informed. His views are pretty much like your own.

Always kiss your children goodnight, even if they’re already asleep.

Life doesn’t require that we be the best, only that we try our best.

When you are angry or frustrated, what comes out? Whatever it is, it’s a good indication of what you’re made of.

Let the refining and improving of your own life keep you so busy that you have little time to criticize others.

Live so that when your children think of fairness, caring, and integrity, they think of you.

You must take action now that will move you towards your goals. Develop a sense of urgency in your life.

Remember that the happiest people are not those getting more, but those giving more.

Success is getting what you want. Happiness is liking what you get.

Love is when the other person’s happiness is more important than your own.

Luck marches with those who give their very best.

Nothing is more expensive than a missed opportunity.

Remember that the most valuable antiques are dear old friends.

You can’t hire someone to practice for you.

Find a job you like and you add five days to every week.

Remember that children, marriages, and flower gardens reflect the kind of care they get.

Never deprive someone of hope; it might be all they have.

You either make dust or eat dust.

I never expect to lose. Even when I’m the underdog, I still prepare a victory speech.

Opportunity dances with those already on the dance floor.

Be smarter than other people, just don’t tell them so.

Choose your life’s mate carefully. From this one decision will come 90 percent of all your happiness or misery.

Marrying an old bachelor is like buying second-hand furniture.

We’re constantly striving for success, fame and comfort when all we really need to be happy is someone or some thing to be enthusiastic about.

Our character is what we do when we think no one is looking.

The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today.

Oh, the difference between nearly right and exactly right.

Sometimes the heart sees what is invisible to the eye.

When you have nothing important or interesting to say, don’t let anyone persuade you to say it.