“We say we value the legacy we leave the next generation and then saddle that generation with mountains of debt. We say we believe in equal opportunity but then stand idle while millions of American children languish in poverty. We insist that we value family, but then structure our economy and organize our lives so as to ensure that our families get less and less of our time.”

“Whoever you are, wherever you are, whatever you’ve been through, it’s never too late to begin again.” 

“Non-violence is the greatest force at the disposal of mankind. It is mightier than the mightiest weapon of destruction devised by the ingenuity of man.”

“I often think in music. I live my daydreams in music.”

“People like you and me never grow old. We never cease to stand like curious children before the great mystery into which we were born.”

“Do not tell me how hard you work. Tell me how much you get done.” —James J. Ling”

“Teach the children so it won't be necessary to teach the adults.”

“Anyone who tries to keep all the people happy all the time will never fulfill their destiny.”

“I think that to find out what love is really like, one must first make a mistake and then put it right.”

“If you want something really important to be done you must not merely satisfy the reason, you must move the heart also.”

“Defeat is not defeat unless accepted as a reality-in your own mind

“Find a target. Know where your influence is heading towards. Find out those who will be interested in what you do and “why”. Now work hard to answer the question “why?”

“Know What You Believe What are your values today with regard to your work and your career? Do you believe in the values of integrity, hard work, dependability, creativity, cooperation, initiative, ambition, and getting along well with people? People who live these values in their work are vastly more successful and more highly esteemed than people who do not. What are your values with regard to your family? Do you believe in the importance of unconditional love, continuous encouragement and reinforcement, patience, forgiveness, generosity, warmth, and attentiveness? People who practice these values consistently with the important people in their lives are much happier than people who do not. What are your values with regard to money and financial success? Do you believe in the importance of honesty, industry, thrift, frugality, education, excellent performance, quality, and persistence? People who practice these values are far more successful in their financial lives than those who do not, and they achieve their financial goals far faster as well. What about your health? Do you believe in the importance of self-discipline, self-mastery, and self-control with regard to diet, exercise, and rest? Do you set high standards for health and fitness and then work every day to live up to those standards? People who practice these values live longer, healthier lives than people who do not.”

“Make your choice, adventurous Stranger, Strike the bell and bide the danger, Or wonder, till it drives you mad, What would have followed if you had.”

“He felt that he was himself and did not wish to be anyone else. He only wished now to be better than he had been formerly”