Depression is unfocused self-pity.

Because of our kinship in suffering, our channels of contact have always been charged with the language of the heart.

Years ago I used to commiserate with all people who suffered. Now I commiserate only with those who suffer in ignorance, who do not understand the purpose and ultimate utility of pain.

Guilt is really the reverse side of the coin of pride. Guilt aims at self-destruction, and pride aims at the destruction of others.

It makes too much sense for our cities to market themselves as one to the rest of the country. Think of how the Carolina Panthers first began marketing themselves. They weren't the Charlotte Panthers. Now they draw from the whole state and South Carolina.

I got calls from people at three NFL stadiums saying how good it looked, ... I give all the credit to my people; they've never let me down. That's the high note I'm going out on.

In God's economy, nothing is wasted. Through failure, we learn a lesson in humility which is probably needed, painful though it is.

A 96-sheet with a light-box costs a lot of money but if you are going to have it for 10 years, it's worthwhile.