The momentary thrill of getting rarely equals the lasting joy of giving.

We must be silent before we can listen. We must listen before we can learn. We must learn before we can prepare. We must prepare before we can serve. We must serve before we can lead.

Adversity causes some men to break; others to break records.

Success never resides in the world of weak wishes, but in the palace of purposeful plans and prayerful persistence.

It is wise to direct your anger towards problems - not people; to focus your energies on answers - not excuses.

The greatest failure is the failure to try.

If laser beams can cut through mountains, why should we doubt the power of prayer?