It is normal to enjoy praise and dislike criticism. True character is when you prevent either from affecting you in a negative matter.

We're not all equal as far as intelligence is concerned. We're not equal as far as size. We're not all equal as far as appearance. We do not all have the same opportunities. We're not born in the same environments, but we're all absolutely equal in having the opportunity to make the most of what we have and not comparing or worrying about what others have.

It's what you learn after you know it all that counts.

Many ... have tremendous God-given gifts, but they don't focus on the development of those gifts. Who are these individuals? You've never heard of them- and you never will .

Stay the course. When thwarted try again; harder; smarter. Persevere relentlessly.

If we magnified blessings as much as we magnify disappointments, we would all be much happier.

You have to apply yourself each day to becoming a little better. By becoming a little better each and every day, over a period of time, you will become a lot better.