Every great man, every successful man, no matter what the field of endeavor, has known the magic that lies in these words: every adversity has the seed of an equivalent or greater benefit.

There is little difference in people, but that little difference makes a big difference. The little difference is attitude. The big difference is whether it is positive or negative.

Those who believe they can't repel the positive; they use the negative side of their talisman. Those who believe they can repel the negative; they use the positive side.

Give hope (the magic ingredient for success) — you will have hope and be made hopeful.

The reason so few people are successful is no one has yet found a way for someone to sit down and slide uphill.

When we direct our thoughts properly i.e. 'Things could be worse but aren't', we can control our emotions... i.e. and feel relieved, grateful, satisfied, hopeful and happy

Be careful the environment you choose for it will shape you; be careful the friends you choose for you will become like them.