Greatness is not found in possessions, power, position, or prestige. It is discovered in goodness, humility, service, and character.

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.

Blessed is he who has learned to admire but not envy, to follow but not imitate, to praise but not flatter, and to lead but not manipulate.

Opportunities are like sunrises. If you wait too long, you miss them.

As the valley gives height to the mountain, so can sorrow give meaning to pleasure; as the well is the source of the fountain, deep adversity can be a treasure.

Fools act on imagination without knowledge. Pedants act on knowledge without imagination.

The more patient we are, the more understanding we become.