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

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

Teaching is more than imparting knowledge, it is inspiring change.

Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings.

Once trust is tarnished, it is hard to restore it to its original glow.

Delays, disappointments and defeats cause quitters to give up in resignation; losers, to give in the frustration; winners, to come through with determination.

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.