Dean Martin

"Justice requires speaking truth even when it's uncomfortable"

"Philosophy teaches us to examine our deepest beliefs and assumptions"

"Literature preserves the wisdom of those who came before us"

"Solitude is not loneliness, it's communion with yourself"

"Kindness costs nothing but returns everything"

"Real strength comes from knowing when to be gentle"

"Change is the only constant, so embrace it with grace"

"Motivation fades, but a clear purpose never does"

"Inspiration is everywhere if you're paying attention"

"Family bonds are the strongest force in the universe"

"I feel sorry for people who don't drink. When they wake up in the morning, that's as good as they're going to feel all day."

"You're not drunk if you can lie on the floor without holding on."

"I'd hate to be a teetotaler. Imagine getting up in the morning and knowing that's as good as you're going to feel all day."

"The most important thing in life is to be comfortable in your own skin."

"If you can't be good, be careful."

"I'm glad I don't have to explain to a man from Mars why I spend 58 percent of my income on taxes, when I made the money myself."

"Being on stage is like being in love. You have to commit completely or the audience senses it."

"The best time to sing is when you have nothing to lose."

"I once said I would never work with a partner again, but then I met the right person."

"You can't fake entertainment. Either you have it or you don't."

"Life is a journey, and the best part is the company you keep along the way."

"I learned that you don't have to be serious to be successful."

"The secret to a good life is knowing when to hold 'em and when to fold 'em."

"Family is where you can be yourself without explanation."

"I never learned anything sitting down."

"The world needs more singers and fewer politicians."

"Real courage is being afraid but doing it anyway."

"You have to love what you do to be any good at it."

"The best songs come from the heart, not from thinking too much."

"I've never believed in playing it safe."