A success is one who decided to succeed and worked. A failure is one who decided to succeed and wished.

We are most like beasts when we kill. We are most like men when we judge. We are most like God when we forgive.

Real optimism is aware of problems but recognizes the solutions, knows about difficulties but believes they can be overcome, sees the negatives but accentuates the positives, is exposed to the worst but expects the best, has reason to complain but chooses to smile.

The persistent winner is not discouraged by a problem - he is challenged by it.

We can learn much from wise words, little from wisecracks, and less from wise guys.

Flying off the handle sometimes causes hammers and humans to lose their heads, as well as their effectiveness.

Christmas is more that a time of festivities, family, and friends; it is a season of generosity, gladness, and gratitude.