"Twenty years ago, I wrote a book called 'It Takes a Village.' And a lot of people looked at the title and asked, 'What the heck do you mean by that?' This is what I mean. None of us can raise a family, build a business, heal a community or lift a country totally alone."

"Only the absolutely determined people succeed."

"Always be a first-rate version of yourself."

"I may not always be offered work, but I'll always have my family."

"Life is a party. Dress for it."

"Take care of the small circle around you. When you have succeeded with them, then move outwards, one small step at a time."