"I never expect to lose. Even when I'm the underdog, I still prepare a victory speech."

"Always kiss your children goodnight, even if they're already asleep."

"Luck marches with those who give their very best."

"You can't hire someone to practice for you."

"Never forget the three powerful resources you always have available to you: love, prayer, and forgiveness."

"Remember that the happiest people are not those getting more, but those giving more."

"Life doesn't require that we be the best, only that we try our best."

"You can always tell when a man's well informed. His views are pretty much like your own."

"Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures."

"Sometimes the heart sees what is invisible to the eye."

"Oh, the difference between nearly right and exactly right."

"The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today."

"Success is getting what you want. Happiness is liking what you get."

"Nothing is more expensive than a missed opportunity."

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

"Never deprive someone of hope; it might be all they have."

"Choose your life's mate carefully. From this one decision will come 90 percent of all your happiness or misery."

"If you're doing your best, you won't have any time to worry about failure."

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

"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."

"Find a job you like and you add five days to every week."

"You must take action now that will move you towards your goals. Develop a sense of urgency in your life."

"People take different roads seeking fulfillment and happiness. Just because they're not on your road doesn't mean they've gotten lost."

"Opportunity dances with those already on the dance floor."

"Remember that the most valuable antiques are dear old friends."

"Live so that when your children think of fairness, caring, and integrity, they think of you."

"We're constantly striving for success, fame and comfort when all we really need to be happy is someone or some thing to be enthusiastic about."

"Our character is what we do when we think no one is looking."

"In business or in life, don't follow the wagon tracks too closely."

"Love is when the other person's happiness is more important than your own."

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

"Marrying an old bachelor is like buying second-hand furniture."

"Be smarter than other people, just don't tell them so."

"When you have nothing important or interesting to say, don't let anyone persuade you to say it."