There is no greater blessing than a family hand that lifts you from a fall; but there is not lower curse than a family hand that strikes you when you're down.

The most dire of all of life's grueling deceptions wedge themselves in in our minds between truth and perceptions.

On a flight of emotion there's wonder and bliss, but beware of a landing that may go amiss.

Discipline is the long and arduous process of convincing the mind to abide by one's conscience.

A thankful heart is never half-full or half-empty, but always overflowing with love.

Look for goodness in others, for beauty in the world, and for possibilities in yourself.

Determination is frequently found in failure, but it is never found in defeat.