The sheer fact that my dad loved us enough to hang on, to sacrifice himself working two jobs around the clock during that nine-year period, and to delay instant pleasure in order to reunite with us earned him Husband and Father of the Decade award.

As challenging as it was for her as a single parent, [my mother] always kept me close physically and I always felt tied to her heart. She was such a stoic—a larger-than-life figure.

Be positive and stay optimistic! It comes without saying that the way your view about life will dictate the outcome of your life.

Life is too short to be a Grinch or to carrygrudges and to be angry all the time.

You see? I believe everyone needs a soul mate to help us get through life, in times of serenity, as well as in times of need or crisis.

No matter what happens in the future, I strongly believe that family is the only one that would be there to carry us through our darkest moments in life

For the love of the people is the root of all virtues that money can provide.

The best way to really enjoy your wealth or to have true meaning in life is to be able to share what you have with others, loved ones or not, monetary or otherwise.