Friendship flourishes at the fountain of forgiveness.

The optimist pleasantly ponders how high his kite will fly; the pessimist woefully wonders how soon his kite will fall.

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

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

The optimist lives on the peninsula of infinite possibilities; the pessimist is stranded on the island of perpetual indecision.

A pinch of praise is worth a pound of scorn. A dash of encouragement is more helpful than a dipper of pessimism. A cup of kindness is better than a cupboard of criticism.

Our greatest challenge-our greatest opportunity-is found in these words: 'Choose ye this day....'.