-Dale Carnegie-

This man is one of my true heroes in life. I believe his course “How to win friends and influence people,” should be mandatory at every college campus in the nation.

My Mama, Doris S. Godsey taught me that from a man getting out of his seat when a women approaches a table, to saying, “Yes, Sir,” and “Yes, Ma'am,” to opening doors and a bunch of other “stuff.” Do you remember all of the manners your own Mama taught you? Well…our Mamas’ taught us for a reason and so I think it is best we follow their lead! 

-William James-

My all time favorite quote.  

Ask someone how he or she is doing and LISTEN. Please don't do this if you are not going to really listen. Of course, the majority of the time people will say, "Oh, just fine." Sometimes you can tell when things are not "just fine."

-J. C. Watts-   

This former U. S. Congressman and Oklahoma Sooner quarterback hits the nail on the head. It really makes me feel good when I look back on a tough time, when it would have been easy to cheat, or taken the easy street, but I stood tall and did the right thing. Sometimes it is not easy, but it is the right thing to do.

-Malcolm S. Forbes-

 I am convinced that there is something good and of value in everyone. Just because society doesn’t have a big price on it, doesn’t mean it’s not priceless. Remember, this is the same society that glorifies “potty mouthed” entertainers, and overpaid athletes and actors. You know you have something good, so run with it.

Helping someone learn to read and write is almost the greatest gift of all. The feeling you will have when you see the light come on in the child’s eye when he or she “gets it,” is priceless.

Toasting is a lost art. There are many good books on this. I am convinced a well thought out, sincere, from the gut toast, is one of the most eloquent things a guest or host can do. Practice ahead. Make sure you stick it like a Mary Lou Retton landing in the 1984 Olympics. 

-Maori Proverb-

Wow. This really blows me away. I wish I could think of prophetic things like that. Is it ever so true? If we look in the eyes of the good, the bad will fall by the wayside. I am really going to be positive every day

I repeat, DO NOT GOSSIP. Be the person that people know not to even broach the subject with since they know they will get thrown out on their ear. Gossip is by far the major reason for break-ups of friendships and business relationships. If you have a problem with someone, talk with him or her.

-Ralph Waldo Emerson-

  Mr. Emerson said a mouthful here. How many times have we witnessed the hypocrisy of politicians or celebrities spouting off about this or that only to be caught with their hand in the cookie jar a short time later. Talk the talk, but make sure you walk the walk. 

Maybe the best kind of friend is the kind you can sit on a porch and swing with, never saying a word, and then you walk away feeling like it was the best conversation you’ve ever had.

-Paul J. Godsey Sr-

This is my Dad’s favorite saying and it states a lifetime of wisdom in 26 words.  

-Glen Salow-

On Ethics.

-Jimmy Dean- 

Yep that’s right, the sausage king made it. The one whose verdict that matters most is the one looking back at you in the mirror.

Written by - Schulyr, Knobloc h and Schlitz, and sung by Schulyr, Knobloch and Bickhardt- 

My brother Paul’s all time favorite song.  

-Lawrence G. Lovasik-

-Chinese Proverb-