“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