"I believe that life is a journey, often difficult and sometimes incredibly cruel, but we are well equipped for it if only we tap into our talents and gifts and allow them to blossom." 

"Your ability to communicate is an important tool in your pursuit of your goals, whether it is with your family, your co-workers or your clients and customers." 

"Some people would rather get even instead of get ahead." 

When you feel a complaint coming on, step forward to take positive, productive actions instead. Use your time and energy to accomplish great things instead of worrying, placing blame or spreading criticism. 

"I learned from my mother that there is a greatness in all of us, and that all of us are delivered to this world with a mission." 

"Help others achieve their dreams and you will achieve yours." 

"True honesty is hard. Throughout my career, I've faced moments where I've needed to take an honest look at myself and face some very uncomfortable realities." 

"The people who are doing what you want to do - the ones at the top of your field, the ones you look up to - all started right where you are now. They all had their own trials and obstacles. The only difference between them and you is their persistence and their drive." 

Remember that what you are feeling does not reflect your reality! We cannot always control the thoughts that come into our minds, but we can control the thoughts that we dwell on. 

"The things you want are always possible; it is just that the way to get them is not always apparent. The only real obstacle in your path to a fulfilling life is you, and that can be a considerable obstacle because you carry the baggage of insecurities and past experience." 

"You must see your goals clearly and specifically before you can set out for them. Hold them in your mind until they become second nature." 

"The graveyard is the richest place on earth, because it is here that you will find all the hopes and dreams that were never fulfilled, the books that were never written, the songs that were never sung, the inventions that were never shared, the cures that were never discovered, all because someone was too afraid to take that first step, keep with the problem, or determined to carry our their dream." 

"Live out of your imagination instead of out of your memory." 

The fact is, discipline is only punishment when imposed on you by someone else. When you discipline yourself, it's not punishment but empowerment. 

Too many of us never realize our full potential because our fears block us. 

When you're strong enough and confident enough to speak the truth, you gain respect and influence. Being honest and straightforward will also open doors for you. 

“A thing of beauty is a job forever.” 

“I'd rather be a could-be if I cannot be an are; because a could-be is a maybe who is reaching for a star. I'd rather be a has-been than a might-have-been, by far; for a might have-been has never been, but a has was once an are.” 

“If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door.” 

All the effort went into getting there and then I had nothing left. I thought I'd got somewhere, then I found I had to go on.

“the truth is never horrible, only interesting.”

“An appreciative listener is always stimulating.”

How to succeed? Try hard enough.

The art of conversation lies in listening.