The longer you live in New Orleans, the more unfit you become to live anywhere else.
Do not complain of life's unfairness. It is never fair - at best it is impartial.
Do not speak badly of yourself, for the warrior that is inside you hears your words and is lessened by them.
Nothing of real worth can ever be bought. Love, friendship, honour, valour, respect. All these things have to be earned.
A warrior feeds his body well; he trains it; works on it. Where he lacks knowledge, he studies. But above all he must believe. He must believe in his strength of will, of purpose, of heart and soul.
Never violate a woman, nor harm a child. Do not lie, cheat or steal. These things are for lesser men. Protect the weak against the evil strong. And never allow thoughts of gain to lead you into the persuit of evil.
Heroes are people who face down their fears. It is that simple. A child afraid of the dark who one day blows out the candle; a women terrified of the pain of childbirth who says, 'It is time to become a mother'. Heroism does not always live on the battlefield.
I was the happiest guy in the world when I was on the ice. You're being paid to play a game! That's pretty special.
The real goal of the Earth Charter is that it will in fact become like the Ten Commandments.
The right of smokers to smoke ends where their behavior affects the health and well-being of others.
Having set one's family in consonance with the community, he should make his family prosperous to ensure the prosperity of the community.