Obviously, circumstances alone do not make us happy or unhappy. It is the way we react to circumstances that determines our feelings. Jesus said that the kingdom of heaven is within you. That is where the kingdom of hell is, too.

Forget yourself by becoming interested in others. Do every day a good deed that will put a smile of joy on someone's face.

The world is so full of people who are grabbing and self-seeking. So the rare individual who unselfishly tries to serve others has an enormous advantage. He has little competition.

If some people are so hungry for a feeling of importance that they actually go insane to get it, imagine what miracle you and I can achieve by giving people honest appreciation this side of insanity.

If only the people who worry about their liabilities would think about the riches they do possess, they would stop worrying.

Encouragement makes a fault easy to correct, and a challenge easy to take on.

Actions speak louder than words, and a smile says, ‘I like you. You make me happy. I am glad to see you.