The optimist lives on the peninsula of infinite possibilities; the pessimist is stranded on the island of perpetual indecision.

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

The price of excellence is discipline. The cost of mediocrity is disappointment.

A success is one who decided to succeed and worked. A failure is one who decided to succeed and wished.

Happiness is an inside job.

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

Lose yourself in generous service and every day can be a most unusual day, a triumphant day, an abundantly rewarding day!