“You would be amazed by what you can give up, lose, or break, and yet still be a person who gets happy over brownies.”

“The day is not over yet. You may still meet with Providence, who never gets up before noon.”

“When you win and the other fellow loses, what do you see? A losing face. There is great joy in losing and making the other person win and have a happy face. Who will be the happiest person? The one who brings happiness to others.”

“Most people go through their whole lives," John went on, "and never have one miracle happen to them. You've had dozens and dozens, and you still want more! It's like God gives you a brownie, I mean a really good brownie, but you can't be content with it. You want the whole pan of brownies. Nobody gets that.”

“Don't just give up, Hachiko. Life is about getting knocked down over and over, but still getting up each time. If you keep getting up, you win.”

“It is amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit.”