Kitty Forman

"Work gives your life meaning and purpose - and a paycheck."

"Dreams are important, but so is being realistic about achieving them."

"Humor is how we survive the absurdity of everyday life."

"Beauty is more than skin deep, but skin deep helps get your foot in the door."

"Perseverance means not giving up, even when you want to scream."

"Gratitude means appreciating what you have, even if you want more."

"Creativity is seeing possibilities where others see problems."

"Justice means making sure people learn their lessons."

"Patience is a virtue best practiced while having a cocktail."

"Kindness is strength wrapped in compassion."

"Strength comes from within, but a good support system helps."

"Fear is natural, but letting it control you is pathetic."

"Power comes from knowing your value and not settling for less."

"Money can't buy happiness, but it can buy peace and quiet."

"Health is something you take for granted until you don't have it."

"Adventure keeps life interesting, as long as it doesn't ruin your plans."

"Imagination is wonderful until it gets out of hand and causes problems."

"A good martini is technology I can get behind."

"History repeats itself because people don't learn from it the first time."

"Philosophy is thinking about thinking - I leave that to the smart people."

"Reading is good for the soul, whether it's books or the situation."

"The key to life is balance - balancing what you want with what you need."

"Oh, honey, you can't just sit around waiting for life to happen. You have to get up and make it happen!"

"A woman's place is in the home, but that doesn't mean she can't run it like a CEO."

"Love is like a good casserole - it takes time, effort, and the right ingredients."

"You know what? Life is too short to hold grudges. Especially over something stupid."

"I've learned that the best gift you can give your family is your time and attention."

"Don't be afraid to speak your mind. People respect you more when you do."

"Success isn't about being perfect; it's about doing your best every single day."

"Real beauty comes from taking care of yourself and treating others with kindness."