David Letterman

"Music has a way of expressing what words cannot."

"Faith doesn't have to be religious; it can be faith in people, in possibility."

"A good leader listens more than they speak."

"Dreams are free, but making them reality takes work."

"Humor is a coping mechanism, a defense, and a gift all rolled into one."

"Beauty is found in unexpected places if you know how to look."

"Death is the one appointment we all have to keep."

"Perseverance is not about being the strongest; it's about never giving up."

"Be grateful for the small things; they often matter the most."

"Creativity flourishes when you allow yourself to fail."

"Love, at its core, is about showing up for someone else."

"Friendship is the one relationship you actually get to choose."

"The goal of life is not to have the most money or accolades."

"Wisdom comes from listening to others and reflecting on your own experience."

"Happiness is a choice you make every morning."

"Success without integrity is just a hollow victory."

"Family are the people who know you best and love you anyway."

"Hope is what separates the survivors from those who give up."

"Courage is doing what's right even when it's unpopular."

"Change is the only constant, so we might as well embrace it."

"Education opens doors that talent alone cannot."

"Knowledge is only power if you know how to use it."

"Time waits for no one, so make every moment count."

"Truth is often uncomfortable, which is why people avoid it."

"Freedom is a responsibility as much as it is a right."

"Peace starts within yourself before it can exist in the world."

"Nature is the greatest teacher if we pay attention."

"Art is what makes us human."

"Science proves that the universe is far stranger than fiction."

"I want to thank you for stopping the applause. It's like when someone says 'thank you' and the other person says 'thank you.' Just let it die."