Each of us will one day be judged by our standard of life, not by our standard of living; by our measure of giving, not by our measure of wealth; by our simple goodness, not by our seeming greatness.

Do you depend on others for motivation - or can you motivate yourself?

The persistent winner is not discouraged by a problem - he is challenged by it.

Today's patience can transform yesterday's discouragements into tomorrow's discoveries. Today's purposes can turn yesterday's defeats into tomorrow's determination.

Do more than belong: participate. Do more than care: help. Do more than believe: practice. Do more than be fair: be kind. Do more than forgive: forget. Do more than dream: work.

Real optimism is exposed to the worst but expects the best.

Our words reveal our thoughts; our manners mirror our self-esteem; our actions reflect our character; our habits predict the future.