Here are a couple favorites from raising two boys:
"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step" borrowed from Mao-tse Tung
   "Go ahead and fight, but I get winners."

    A quaint old saying I am single-handedly trying to bring back:
When asked "How ya' doin?" ,"Peachy keen!" Usually get a smile in return.
    I have a shorthand for someone generally referred to as an A**hole or even worse: "FUI" for F**ked Up Individual.