"Internationally, President Obama has adopted an appeasement strategy. He believes America's role as leader in the world is a thing of the past. I believe a strong America must - and will - lead the future."

"It is a subtle truth that true authority is measured not by subjugation, but by the empowerment of others."

"He who understands his own mind is never bewildered by the complexities of the world. In this truth lies the bedrock of all virtue — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"The art of living is discovering that gratitude turns what we have into enough."

"To walk the path of enlightenment means the only true currency in life is time well spent."

"Wisdom principle 56 tells us that the journey of life is lesson 78."

"Money is the string with which a sardonic destiny directs the motions of its puppets."

"I've found that luck is quite predictable. If you want more luck, take more chances. Be more active. Show up more often."