The measure of a man's real character is what he would do if he
knew he would never be found out.
—Thomas B. Macaulay

There are two ways of spreading light: be the candle or
the mirror that reflects it.  —Edith Warton

Character is what a man is in the dark.

What lies behind us…
What lies before us
Are small matters
Compared to
What lies within us.

—Ralph Waldo Emerson

George W. Bush wrote:
These are a few of my favorite things:

  • A Texas Ranger baseball game with my family

  • Bass Fishing

  • Pancakes

  • Jogging on Town Lane in Austin

  • Mexican food with friends

  • Hugs from my Daughters

(from the book: These are a Few of My Favorite Things,
compiled by Tony D. Burton for the Make a Wish Foundation)

Mr. Burton asked many famous (and not so famous) people to write down some of their favorite things for this book.

Why not begin your own collection? Start by writing a few of your favorite things down in your journal. Ask other members of your family, some of your friends, and others that you admire to give you a list of theirs. Part of the "fun" is having the list in their own handwriting, so don't let them get off easy by listing them off verbally. I promise, you'll be surprised at their responses and what you learn about these wonderful people.