“Imagine that your mouth is a water spout. When you open the valve (speak), whatever comes out is an indicator of what's inside of you.”

“Who wants a friend who talks about you behind your back? How do I know I can trust you to say good things in my absence when I've seen you cut up a "friend" behind his or her back, only to smile and act endearing when the person unexpectedly appears?”

“When you are a happy person, you'll influence others to behave positively toward you.”

“No one has a gun to your head. You are the primary agenda-setter in your life.”

“Know what you are talking about.”

“What you think of me is none of my business.”

“Do not buy into the idea that you have to keep relocating to accomplish your dreams in life.”