A good teacher explains, while a great teacher inspires

The experienced mountain climber is not intimidated by a mountain - he is inspired by it. The persistent winner is not discouraged by a problem--he is challenged by it. Mountains are created to be conquered; adversities are designed to be defeated; problems are sent to be solved. It is better to master one mountain than a thousand foothills.

Optimism is a seed sown in the soil of faith; pessimism is a seed hoarded in the vault of doubt.

Friendship flourishes at the fountain of forgiveness.

Skillful listening is the best remedy for loneliness, loquaciousness, and laryngitis.

Failure is delay, but not defeat. It is a temporary detour, not a dead-end street.

Three enemies of personal peace: regret over yesterday’s mistakes, anxiety over tomorrow’s problems, and ingratitude for today’s blessings.