There are few things in life that are important: the people you love, the people who love you, and your country. -Jerry Coleman, Broadcaster and Retired Major League Baseball Player

Generally, you do good things in life for others by doing what you can to be the best that you can be. -Jessie J. Knight Jr., Chairman and CEO, San Diego Gas & Electric

We must transcend. We have to do things to leave this world better than we found it. -Jose Galicot, Businessman and Founder, Tijuana Innovadora

My life has been difficult, and I’m still happy. I’m grateful for life. -Lulu Ragay, Retired House keeper

We must do the best we can while we’re here and not cause pain for others. -Malcolm Lambert, Activist, Skydiver and Double Leg Amputee ( 1932 – 2012 )

RCollaboration is the future of our world. It is best we practice this concept. -Malin Burnham, Vice-Chairman, Cushman & Wakefield Global Real Estate Solutions

We have a lot of power within us to make the world we want. We’re not at the whim of the winds. -Marion Ross, Actress

In life, don’t bunch up, keep moving. -Mary Beebe, Director, Stuart Collection, University of California, San Diego

Life is full of setbacks, but not necessarily defeats. -Mary Walshok, Associate Vice Chancellor for Extended Studies and Public Programs, University of California San Diego

I never, never, never give up! It is in my DNA. -Pat Hyndham, Retired Vistage Chair

I do my best work and am happiest when I’m paying attention to the world outside of me. -Peter Rowe, Reporter, U-T San Diego

Learn something new on a daily basis. It will benefit and guide you throughout your life. -Queen Johnson, Retired Associate Director, Student Support Services, Borough of Manhattan Community College

Make good on each day you live -Rev. George Walker Smith, Retired Pastor, Christ United Presbyterian Church

I’m glad I made the cut. -Robert Irwin, Artist

The reason I studied architecture wasn’t just to build a building. It was to build something that would help people. -Ron Roberts, San Diego County Board of Supervisors

Love the people around you, enjoy your family, get involved in your community, mentor young people and stay healthy. -Susan Lew, Founded, S. Lew & Associates Inc., San Diego’s “Emerald Chinese Seafood Restaurant” and “Pearl Chinese Cuisine”

Believe, the first thing, in God, it’s the main thing in life. Have faith and trust in yourself and you will accomplish your dreams. -Yolanda Maldonado, Retired, Postal Worker