The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet.

Power, however it has evolved, whatever its origins, willnot be given up without a struggle.

Talent alonewon't make you a success. Neither will being in the right place at the righttime, unless you are ready. The most important question is: 'Are you ready?'

Friendships begin with liking or gratitude-roots that can be pulled up.

Theultimate test of a relationship is to disagree but hold hands.

Itmatters not whether you win or lose; what matters is whether I win or lose.

We knowwhat happens to people who stay in the middle of the road. They get run over.

Whenthere is no enemy within, the enemies outside cannot hurt you.

Onceyou consent to some concession, you can never cancel it and put things backthe way they are.

Livingwith integrity means: not settling for less than what you know you deserve inyour relationships. Asking for what you want and need from others. Speakingyour truth, even though it might create conflict or tension. Behaving in waysthat are in harmony

A man without imagination is like a bird without wings.

A wise man will make more opportunities than he finds.