The person who risks nothing, does nothing, has nothing, is nothing. He may avoid suffering and sorrow, but he cannot learn, feel change, grow or live.

Real optimism sees the negatives but accentuates the positive.

Television remote controls encourage couch potatoes to exercise their options while broadening their base.

To the optimist, obstacles aare challenges, roadblocks are inspirations, and problems are invitations to achievement.

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

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

The regeneration of a sinner is an evidence of power in the highest sphere--moral nature; with the highest prerogative--to change nature; and operating to the highest result--not to create originally, which is great; but to create anew, which is greater.