A Little Spark of Madness – Robin Williams

This is one of the best quotes from one of my favorites, Robin Williams.  This is great advice – that little spark of madness can help people to achieve great things, help people through the tough times, and change the world for the better.  Remembering this quote will help us to remember Robin. To Your […]

Personal Integrity is Important – Michael Josephson

“Personal integrity is important, not because it gets us what we want, but because it helps us be what we want.” – Michael Josephson Michael Josephson is a former law professor who founded the Josephson Institute for Ethics in Los Angeles California.  This quote pretty much summarizes a great idea and a great philosophy that […]

My Father’s Philosophy – Harvey Kitzman, Sr.

  “All of us have been put on this earth by our Creator for the purpose of making this world a little better when we leave it.  It’s not our wealth or power or influence that we will be remembered by.  What you’ll be remembered by is the love in your heart and its expression toward […]

It’s Hard to Beat a Person – Babe Ruth

Babe Ruth, one of the greatest baseball players of all time, sums it up perfectly in this quote.  People who don’t give up are very hard to beat.  Conversely, people who do give up often beat themselves. Which person do you want to be? To Your Health! Dr. Harvey

What It Takes to Be Number 1 – Vince Lombardi

    Vince Lombari, one of the greatest NFL coaches in history, made a very famous speech entitled “What It Takes to Be Number One”.  The above quote is the beginning part of the speech and the whole text of the speech is listed in the video below. This is one of my all-time favorite speeches, […]

Whoso would be a man, must be a nonconformist – Ralph Waldo Emerson

This is one of my favorite quotes and favorite philosophies, and I have tried to live my life by it.  To me it means that we cannot and should not be blind conformists and should follow our own path in the world.  The people in history who have been the movers and shakers of the world, and […]

Do or do not. There is no try. – Yoda

    This is one of my favorite quotes from the Star Wars Universe and is very applicable to daily living.   In Empire Strikes Back, Luke was trying to lift his X-Wing fighter out of the water on Dagobah.  He was unable to do it because he had doubts in his ability.  Yoda did not […]

I Love It When a Plan Comes Together! Col. Hannibal Smith

I know this is a quote from a fictional character, but it is still one of my favorites.  It actually brings up a very valid point – I find it very satisfying when a desired result comes to fruition due to my efforts and due to my planning.  When the work pays off and you have […]

Definition of Insanity – Albert Einstein

Albert Einstein is another hero of mine.  I like this quote because it can be applied to so many aspects of our lives.  How many times do people fall into the same patterns in relationships?  In business, when something doesn’t work, how many times are processes repeated because “this is what we have always done?”  Despite the fact that […]

Shots You Never Take – Wayne Gretzky

I use this quote quite often and I use this to make decisions or to help other people make decisions.  It’s a simple quote that is applicable to all areas of your life, personal and professional.   And in hindsight it is one that I wish I had known years ago – I may have done some […]

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