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

The winner asks, "May I help?" The loser asks, "Do you expect me to do that?"

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

Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.” —

Do more than dream. Work.

Every person has the power to make others happy. Some do it simply by entering a room others by leaving the room. Some individuals leave trails of gloom; others, trails of joy. Some leave trails of hate and bitterness; others, trails of love and harmony. Some leave trails of cynicism and pessimism; others trails of faith and optimism. Some leave trails of criticism and resignation; others trails of gratitude and hope. What kind of trails do you leave?

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