Charles R. Swindoll

I know of nothing more valuable, when it comes to the all-important virtue of authenticity, than simply being who you are.

A family is a place where principles are hammered and honed on the anvil of everyday living.

I think it is important to begin with a statement in your speech that grabs the attention of the audience. I try to make my opening line 15 words or less.

Before I die, I will preach to the Muslims in the Arab world. I will preach in Egypt, Lebanon, Syria and Iran. I will preach in Tehran. I will do it under the umbrella of God. And see its impact.

When James Bond gets old, you get rid of him and bring a new James Bond in.

Another thing that freaks me out is time. Time is like a book. You have a beginning, a middle and an end. It's just a cycle.