“When someone is nasty or treats you poorly, don't take it personally. It says nothing about you, but a lot about them.”

“Everything you do sends a message about who you are and what you value.”

“You are the captain of your own ship; don't let anyone else take the wheel.”

“Ethics is not about the way things are, it's about the way they ought to be.”

“The difference between stepping stones and stumbling blocks is not in the event itself but how you think about it and what you do after it. Every failure and setback can become part of your success or an excuse for quitting or failing. People who develop the discipline of positivity are both happier and more successful.”

“Be bold but be smart. Don't be afraid to fail or intimidated by the possibility of criticism or ridicule in pursuing your important goals, but don't take foolish risks either, especially where the upside is small and the downside is serious.”

“The real test of character is whether you will do the right thing even when it costs more than you want to pay.”