God gave you a gift of 86,400 seconds today. Have you used one to say 'thank you?'

Change, like sunshine, can be a friend or a foe, a blessing or a curse, a dawn or a dusk.

The momentary thrill of getting rarely equals the lasting joy of giving.

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

Real optimism knows the difficulties but believes they can be overcome.

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

America needs fewer men obsessed with erecting fences of hate, suspicion and name calling.