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

A friend is one who joyfully sings with you when you are on the mountaintop, and silently walks beside you through the valley.

The more generous we are, the more joyous we become.

The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails.

Flying off the handle sometimes causes hammers and humans to lose their heads, as well as their effectiveness.

A well-developed sense of humor is the pole that adds balance to your steps as you walk the tightrope of life.

Blessed is he who has learned to admire but not envy, to follow but not imitate, to praise but not flatter, and to lead but not manipulate.