I want to be one that is willing to do things that are not easy but that need to be done.
Sometimes I wonder which is worse - confrontational people who are afraid of caring or caring people who are afraid of confrontation.
Turning seventy is like beginning the eighth inning of a baseball game. The contest is nearing completion, but there's likely to be some action, and even a few exciting plays, before the game draws to an end.
Throughout history, one of the biggest problems is that the correct course of action is not always obvious, and the obvious course of action is not always correct.
The best time to give feedback to strong people is when they're feeling weak, and to weak people when they're feeling strong.
When all things are considered, happiness is a better indicator of success than success has ever been of happiness.
When we successfully deceive others, they are not aware of it; the same is true with self-deception.
People focus too much on weight, dress sizes, and tape measurements - and those aren't motivating. What gets me going is: I'm 52, and because I work out, I know my fitness will improve and my immune system will stay strong, and my body will prevent injuries. I like being fit, strong, coordinated, and agile.
Nothing save divine power is capable of doing so much for man as he can for himself.
Our form of government does not enter into rivalry with the institutions of others. Our government does not copy our neighbors', but is an example to them. It is true that we are called a democracy, for the administration is in the hands of the many and not of the few. But while there exists equal justice to all and alike in their private disputes, the claim of excellence is also recognized; and when a citizen is in any way distinguished, he is preferred to the public service, not as a matter of privilege, but as the reward of merit
If it does not glorify Christ, let it not console or please you.