It is better to lead from behind and to put others in front, especially when you celebrate victory when nice things occur. You take the front line when there is danger. Then people will appreciate your leadership.

If you don't know where you are going, you might wind up someplace else.

The test of a first-rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposed ideas in mind at the same time and still retain the ability to function.

The only big things I've purchased are my dad's heart valve and a Rolls-Royce for my parents, for their anniversary. And that was only because my dad had a Lady Gaga license plate on our old car and it was making me crazy because he was getting followed everywhere, so I bought him a new car.

Face your deficiencies and acknowledge them; but do not let them master you. Let them teach you patience, sweetness, insight.

I am not a vegetarian because I love animals; I am a vegetarian because I hate plants.

Character is the ability to carry out a good resolution long after the excitement of the moment has passed.

Hard work spotlights the character of people: some turn up their sleeves, some turn up their noses, and some don't turn up at all.

You need chaos in your soul to give birth to a dancing star.

Be less curious about people and more curious about ideas.

To jealousy, nothing is more frightful than laughter.

Arranging a bowl of flowers in the morning can give a sense of quiet in a crowded day - like writing a poem or saying a prayer.

This is the price you pay for having a great father. You get the wonder, the joy, the tender moments - and you get the tears at the end, too.

Deep breaths are very helpful at shallow parties.

It's an ongoing joy being a dad.

Rank does not confer privilege or give power. It imposes responsibility.

If a window of opportunity appears, don't pull down the shade.

There is nothing more uncommon than common sense.

The bonds of matrimony are like any other bonds - they mature slowly.

We can no more do without spirituality than we can do without food, shelter, or clothing.

In France, cooking is a serious art form and a national sport.

Lose an hour in the morning, and you will spend all day looking for it.

I have a Father's Day every day.

I dated a lot, but I never really had anyone who was worthy of an anniversary. And most girlfriends never made it to a year, anyway.