A woman, who considers herself to be mature, has every right to insist certain respectful expectations be met by a man, but not if her behavior is consistently childish, selfish, foolish or disrespectful. Man and woman should strive to bring values to the table that are worthy of mutual honor. Mature men won't tolerate nonsense, but baby-boys will.

— T.F. Hodge

Be better than yesterday.

— T.F. Hodge

Being thankful for and celebrating what is attracts more of what can and will be.

— T.F. Hodge

Betrayal and dishonor is usually an inside job. Keep it 'scot-free', loved one!

— T.F. Hodge

Better to be a diamond in the rough, than a polished fake in denial.

— T.F. Hodge

Between you and you, let there be no secrets. ~T.F. Hodge

— T.F. Hodge

Be willing for purpose; it pays huge returns on investment. And along the journey, those who this your willing sacrifice(s) will ponder their own foolishness.

— T.F. Hodge

Bling" is not an indication of riches. It is a product of value-based spending, to enrich the pockets of those outside of one's sphere of influence...the haves' bleeding the have-nots'.

— T.F. Hodge

Both friend and enemy reside within us. One lives by the rule of compassion, the other by the rule of hard knocks. Though potential influence of either extreme is inevitable, our actions bear witness to the one we embrace.

— T.F. Hodge

Bravado may stir the crowd, but courage needs no audience.

— T.F. Hodge