Study while others are sleeping; work while others are loafing; prepare while others are playing; and dream while others are wishing.

The greatest ideas, the most profound thoughts, and the most beautiful poetry are born from the womb of silence

If you can imagine it, you can achieve it. If you can dream it, you can become it.

Raised voices lower esteem. Hot tempers cool friendships. Loose tongues stretch truth. Swelled heads shrink influence. Sharp words dull respect.

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

When we seek to discover the best in others, we somehow bring out the best in ourselves.

To bear defeat with dignity, to accept criticism with poise, to receive honors with humility - these are marks of maturity and graciousness.