Philosophical Mentor Gifts

'It was a lot easier to keep an eye on things before the bang. Everything was all in one place then.'

Grad School Parent-Teacher Conference

'As a beginning teacher, you know you come here prepared to teach and become a good teacher. As you gain experience, you will learn that you also come here to care and become a great teacher.'

"If you really want independence, you should get into contract law."

'How many times have I told to seize the day before it seizes you?'

Pinocchio's Second Realization

"I'm not sure about this new trainee - he asked me when does he get to see the actual ropes."

'Believe me, I know transformation isn't easy. I pulled a muscle once.'

"Hey, it's not all fire and brimstone anymore—one of our nine circles is even smoke-free."

"Some advice please...How do I squeeze 9 days work into 5 and still see my family?"

"Work hard, make the sacrifices and in 25 years you could be just like me!"

'When I was young, I said I'd make it big or know the reason why - Well, I sure know the reason why!'

"When I get to Heaven, will I still have to clean my room?"

Children's education

Hanging off every word...

"I'm less a role model than a cautionary tale."

'...and remember, son, never throw up on an old carpet...wait until they get a new one!'

"Always take the bull firmly by the tail and look him directly in the eye..."

"Is this what I want to be doing with my death?"

'The secret to my success? Even as a kid, I never accepted that annoying phrase, 'None of your business.''

"Listen here pup, it's time you realized it's a "dog eat dog" world."

"I think I can". (train)

Mentors guide you through the maze.

"My mother taught me about baking. She was a great roll model!"

"Sorry kid, I work alone."

'I'm going to teach you the value of a dollar invested.'

Jesus is Scourged (The Holy Bible).

"There are two ways we can go here - bark or bite."

Buddhist photo albums,

'A good leader can lead them to water, but a great leader can also make them drink.'

Business coach hiding in speach desk.

Good coaches help people change, great coaches help the change stick...