The No. 1 reason people fail in life is because they listen to their friends, family, and neighbors.

Through perseverance many people win success out of what seemed destined to be certain failure.

What though strength fails? Boldness is certain to win praise. In mighty enterprises, it is enough to have had the determination.

I’m not perfect. And who knows how many times I’ve fallen short. We all fall short. That’s the amazing thing about the grace of God.

A setback only paves the way for a comeback.

We doctors know a hopeless case if—listen: there's a hell of a good universe next door.

Listening, not imitation, may be the sincerest form of flattery.

It takes two years to learn to speak and sixty to learn to keep quiet.

Silence at the proper season is wisdom, and better than any speech.