Being a role model is the most powerful form of educating. . . too often fathers neglect it because they get so caught up in making a living they forget to make a life.
Four years ago, who ever thought this would have happened?
Anyone can see the adversity in a difficult situation, but it takes a stronger person to see the opportunity.
Never let anyone in life tell you that you can't have something that you are willing to work for.
A good friend of mine once told me that each morning when you wake up, think about winning the day. Don't worry about a week from now or a month from now - just think about one day at a time. If you are worried about the mountain in the distance, you might trip over the molehill right in front of you. Win the day!
And at the time, it is funny how you can look at something and say, for example with my shoulder injury, when it first happened I said this is the worst thing that could happen to me. Why me, why now? Now I look back and say it was probably the best thing that happened to me
I can't get through the gate. The gate is narrow.
Whatever comes from the brain carries the hue of the place it came from, and whatever comes from the heart carries the heat and color of its birthplace.
I don't know any family that doesn't have a story somewhere. Besides, it you didn't have those things in life, you'd be so bland.
He who fails to please in his salutation and address is at once rejected, and never obtains an opportunity of showing his latest excellences or essential qualities.
Error held as truth has much the effect of truth. In politics and religion this fact upsets many confident predictions.