The world at large does not judge us by who we are and what we know; it judges us by what we have.

It is the preoccupation with possessions, more than anything else, that prevents us from living freely and nobly.

Accept that all of us can be hurt, that all of us can and surely will at times fail. Other vulnerabilities, like being embarrassed or risking love, can be terrifying, too. I think we should follow a simple rule: if we can take the worst, take the risk.

Feeling gratitude isn't born in us - it's something we are taught, and in turn, we teach our children.

The person interested in success has to learn to view failure as a healthy, inevitable part of the process of getting to the top.

Credit buying is much like being drunk. The buzz happens immediately, and it gives you a lift. The hangover comes the day after.