“Watch for big problems. They disguise big opportunities.”

Be the first to say, “Hello”.

Regardless of the situation, react with class.

Never give up on anybody. Miracles happen everyday.

The shortest way to get anywhere is to have good company.

When opportunity knocks, invite it to stay for dinner.

Someone will always be looking at you as an example of how to behave. Don’t let him down.

Talent without discipline is like an octopus on roller skates. There’s plenty of movement, but you never know if it’s going to be forward, backwards, or sideways.

Earn your success based on service to others, not at the expense of others.

May our adversities make us strong. May our victories make us wise. May our actions make us proud.

Remember that the more you know, the less you fear.

Good manners sometimes means simply putting up with other people’s bad manners.

Make a list of twenty-five things you want to experience before you die. Carry it in your wallet or purse and refer to it often.

While earning your daily bread, be sure you share a slice with those less fortunate.

Perform your job better than anyone else can. That’s the best job security I know.

Remember that children, marriages, and flower gardens reflect the kind of care they get.

When you hug someone, never be the first to let go.

The bigger your dreams, the taller the mountains, the more tempestuous the waters you have to cross.

I’m a big believer that, in life, we can’t succeed in everything. Most times, we lose.

The whole deal is when you walk onstage, you’re up there bigger than life. People idolize you.

I do a little bit of yoga-style meditation. Relaxing and breathing even just one minute a day makes a big difference.

I like death. I’m a big fan of it.

No matter how much you’re going to be criticized or no matter how big of a risk it is, the boldness is the thing that helps you.

My problem is that people get intimidated by someone big and beautiful like me. They hate to think I can be smart as well.

A person really doesn’t become whole, until he becomes a part of something that’s bigger than himself.