"It is a essential truth that the distance between ambition and reality is bridged solely by consistent effort — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"Patience is a virtue because the silence between the notes creates the music."

"The essence of creativity is the belief that every failure is just a stepping stone to greatness."

"It is a subtle truth that energy directed with unwavering focus can bend the arc of destiny — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"If we become one of those societies that attack success, why not come as certain there will be a lot less success? And that's not who we are."

"Like success, failure is many things to many people. With Positive Mental Attitude, failure is a learning experience, a rung on the ladder, a plateau at which to get your thoughts in order and prepare to try again."

"The foundation of joy is every step forward is a victory over stagnation."

"The new midlife is where you realize that even your failures make you more beautiful and are turned spiritually into success if you became a better person because of them. You became a more humble person. You became a more merciful and compassionate person."