Words, like tranquil waters behind a dam, can become reckless and uncontrollable torrents of destruction when released without caution and wisdom.

Another fresh new year is here . . . Another year to live! To banish worry, doubt, and fear, To love and laugh and give! This bright new year is given me To live each day with zest . . . To daily grow and try to be My highest and my best! I have the opportunity Once more to right some wrongs, To pray for peace, to plant a tree, And sing more joyful songs!

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

Every day is a good day to examine our prime-time priorities.

A friend is one who joyfully sings with you when you are on the mountaintop, and silently walks beside you through the valley.

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

The experienced mountain climber is not intimidated by a mountain - he is inspired by it. The persistent winner is not discouraged by a problem--he is challenged by it. Mountains are created to be conquered; adversities are designed to be defeated; problems are sent to be solved. It is better to master one mountain than a thousand foothills.