Sue Ann Nivens

"Work becomes easier when you're naturally gifted and everyone recognizes it."

"Dreams are nice, but achieving them while maintaining perfect hair is nicer."

"Humor is the best medicine, especially when it's at someone else's expense."

"Beauty fades, but a good personality is forever, especially mine."

"Death is the only thing worse than having a bad reputation."

"Perseverance means never giving up on your goals or your grudges."

"Gratitude is best expressed through actions, though words work when someone's listening."

"Creativity flourishes in a well-organized mind and a well-decorated home."

"Justice should always be served with perfect timing and a sympathetic ear."

"Patience is a virtue, especially when waiting to use information you've gathered."

"Kindness is its own reward, though recognition is also appreciated."

"Strength comes from knowing your worth and making sure others know it too."

"Fear is just an emotion I feel for other people's future embarrassment."

"Power is having everyone want your approval, even if they'll never quite get it."

"Money buys nice things, but personality buys respect and influence."

"Health is important, but so is looking like you take good care of yourself."

"Adventure is overrated when you can have excitement in your social circle."

"Imagination helps you see yourself as others should see you."

"Technology is fine, but nothing beats a personal touch and a sincere smile."

"History is interesting because it shows people never really change."

"Philosophy is wonderful, but practical advice from me is even better."

"Literature opens the mind, and gossip opens so many more doors."

"Politics aside, what really matters is who you know and what they owe you."

"War is terrible, but friendly competition is exhilarating."

"Motivation is best achieved through gentle encouragement and careful observation."

"Inspiration comes from knowing you're doing better than everyone else."

"Relationships thrive when one person is clearly in charge, and it's usually me."

"Solitude is nice, but I prefer to think about other people."

"I'm not just a pretty face, you know. I have a mind like a steel trap."

"A woman should always keep a man guessing about her true feelings."