Great Throughts Treasury

"To realize the value of a minute, ask a person who has missed a plane. To realize the value of a second, ask someone who narrowly escaped a serious accident. Every moment of your life has value; make the most of your moments."

"Prestige is overrated; what does it give you other than a sense of importance and entitlement? The high esteem that others bestow upon you is ephemeral; it can evaporate overnight. Self-respect is better than prestige."

"Holocaust Museum in Washinton D.C. - Thou shalt not be a victim. Thou shalt not be a perpetrator. Above all, thou shalt not be a bystander."

"A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery on a detour; life's unexpected twists and turns are what keep things interesting."