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

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.

Man, like the bridge, was designed to carry the load of the moment, not the combined weight of a year at once.

In the face of unjust criticism we can become bitter or better; upset or understanding; hostile or humble; furious or forgiving.

The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.

The greatest hazard in life is to risk NOTHING.

Real and lasting generosity requires that a person do more than make up his mind to give. He must also make up his heart.