“Don't try to please everyone -- just be yourself and your real friends will stick by you. Sometimes, it's hard to do but just be who you are and you will succeed in life."
-Jodie Lynn, syndicated family/health columnist and radio personality and author of Mommy-CEO (Constantly Evaluating Others): 5 Golden Rules ( Martin-Ola Press, 2001)

“You don’t have to like everyone, but you must respect them.”
-Shola, age 9, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

“Those who matter don't mind, and those who mind don't matter."
-Mac, age 17, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada