"Winners take time to relish their work, knowing that scaling the mountain is what makes the view from the top so exhilarating."

"You must accept responsibility for your actions, but not the credit for your achievements."

"The essence of life is finding something you really love and then making the daily experience worthwhile."

"Expect the best, plan for the worst, and prepare to be surprised."

"We should keep silent about those in power to speak well of them almost implies flattery to speak ill of them while they are alive is dangerous, and when they are dead is cowardly."

"Many kids come out of college, they have a credit card and a diploma. They don't know how to buy a house or a car or health insurance or life insurance. They do not know basic microeconomics."

"My health is fine."

"To love deeply is to give someone the power to heal what words cannot reach. Reflect upon this whenever doubt clouds your horizon."