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

Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.

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

Skillful listening is the best remedy for loneliness, loquaciousness, and laryngitis.

The more generous we are, the more joyous we become.

To the optimist all doors have handles and hinges; to the pessimist, all doors have locks and latches.

Christmas can be the end of emptiness and waywardness; The beginning of happiness and purposefulness.