Wise are they who have learned these truths: Trouble is temporary. Time is tonic. Tribulation is a test tube.

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

Real optimism sees the negatives but accentuates the positive.

Real and lasting generosity requires that a person do more than make up his mind to give. He must also make up his heart.

A friend is one with whom you are comfortable, to whom you are loyal, through whom you are blessed, and for whom you are grateful.

We can choose to throw stones, to stumble on them, to climb over them, or to build with them.

Raised voices lower esteem. Hot tempers cool friendships. Loose tongues stretch truth. Swelled heads shrink influence. Sharp words dull respect.