Do not say, 'It is morning,' and dismiss it with a name of yesterday. See it for the first time as a newborn child that has no name.

We are not the same persons this year as last; nor are those we love. It is a happy chance if we, changing, continue to love a changed person.

The object of a New Year is not that we should have a new year. It is that we should have a new soul and a new nose; new feet, a new backbone, new ears, and new eyes. Unless a particular man made New Year resolutions, he would make no resolutions. Unless a man starts afresh about things, he will certainly do nothing effective.

United we stand, divided we fall.

Work isn't to make money; you work to justify life.

It's easy to make a buck. It's a lot tougher to make a difference.

I'm not an amazing cook. But I can follow a recipe!

Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.

I was raised by my father; I was daddy's girl.

Life is all about balance, and there are certain times of the year - birthday, anniversary, holidays - that are meant to be enjoyed without guilt. That being said, Thanksgiving is a meal - it's not a Thanksgiving day, and it's not a Thanksgiving week.

If it's your job to eat a frog, it's best to do it first thing in the morning. And If it's your job to eat two frogs, it's best to eat the biggest one first.

Success isn't measured by money or power or social rank. Success is measured by your discipline and inner peace.

He who is prudent and lies in wait for an enemy who is not, will be victorious.

I know you've heard it a thousand times before. But it's true - hard work pays off. If you want to be good, you have to practice, practice, practice. If you don't love something, then don't do it.

I have not lost faith in God. I have moments of anger and protest. Sometimes I've been closer to him for that reason.

A really great talent finds its happiness in execution.

Okra is the closest thing to nylon I've ever eaten. It's like they bred cotton with a green bean. Okra, tastes like snot. The more you cook it, the more it turns into string.

Let the beauty of what you love be what you do.

Becoming a dad means you have to be a role model for your son and be someone he can look up to.

The loftier the building, the deeper must the foundation be laid.

I do respect people's faith, but I don't respect their manipulation of that faith in order to create fear and control.

Work is much more fun than fun.

From too much love of living, From hope and fear set free, We thank with brief thanksgiving Whatever gods may be That no life lives for ever; That dead men rise up never; That even the weariest river Winds somewhere safe to sea.

Jealous, adj. Unduly concerned about the preservation of that which can be lost only if not worth keeping.