Christmas is more than a time of music, merriment and mirth; it is a season of meditation, mangers and miracles. Christmas is more than a time of carols, cards and candy; it is a season of dedication and decision.

It is wise to direct your anger towards problems - not people; to focus your energies on answers - not excuses.

If you can imagine it, you can achieve it. If you can dream it, you can become it.

There is one thing we can do better than anyone else: we can be ourselves.

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

Delays, disappointments and defeats cause quitters to give up in resignation; losers, to give in the frustration; winners, to come through with determination.

Real optimism knows the difficulties but believes they can be overcome.