“Life is a classroom -- only those who are willing to be lifelong learners will move to the head of the class.”

“Optimists are those who go after Moby dick in a row boat with a bucket of tarter sauce.”

“A narrow mind and a fat head invariably come on the same person.”

“It was character that got us out of bed, commitment that moved us into action and discipline that enabled us to follow through.”

“If standard of living is your major objective, quality of life almost never improves, but if quality of life is your number one objective, your standard of living almost always improves.”

“You don't drown by falling in water; you only drown if you stay there.”

“When you are tough on yourself, life is going to be infinitely easier on you”