“When opportunity knocks, invite it to stay for dinner.”

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.

Don’t forget, a person’s greatest emotional need is to feel appreciated.

Let the refining and improving of your own life keep you so busy that you have little time to criticize others.

Never underestimate your power to change yourself.

Today, give a stranger one of your smiles. It might be the only sunshine he sees all day.

Never let the odds keep you from doing what you know in your heart you were meant to do.

Kind words and good deeds are eternal. You never know where their influence will end.

Remember that how you say something is as important as what you say.

Don’t burn bridges. You’ll be surprised how many times you have to cross the same river.

Remember that the most valuable antiques are dear old friends.

When I’m ready to fight, my opponent has a better chance of surviving a forest fire wearing gasoline drawers.

I’m all about giving up-and-coming people a chance.

You only get one chance to fall in love with your heart still whole.

Beset by a difficult problem? Now is your chance to shine. Pick yourself up, get to work and get triumphantly through it.

He had no chance of beating Schmeichel from there, but it was always worth a try.

I’ve done the calculation and your chances of winning the lottery are identical whether you play or not.

I had chances to do that stuff, but I like baseball, I really do.

I figure you have the same chance of winning the lottery whether you play or not.