“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?”

“Know what you are talking about.”

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

“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.”

“By turning back on verbal littering, you are suggesting that it's okay to junk the world.”

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

“Take the plunge. Jump in. Make friends and be vulnerable. Life is too short to alienate yourself.”