Pessimists beat their heads against walls, while optimists open doors.

Accomplishments of children shine most brightly in the light of a parent's sincere praise.

A perception of impossibility should never go unchallenged.

Though the boot may fit the foot, one can rarely stand in the tread of his own reputation.

I am proactive in every duty, except that which requires action.

The only pleasure of endurance is its past tense.

I have heeded the lessons of the wise in that when life kicks me in the head, I turn to it my hind section also.