Success never resides in the world of weak wishes, but in the palace of purposeful plans and prayerful persistence.

Each of us will one day be judged by our standard of life, not by our standard of living; by our measure of giving, not by our measure of wealth; by our simple goodness, not by our seeming greatness.

Will someone else's life be brighter tomorrow, because of what you have done today?

Study while others are sleeping; work while others are loafing; prepare while others are playing; and dream while others are wishing.

The more patient we are, the more understanding we become.

Flatter me, and I may not believe you. Criticize me, and I may not like you. Ignore me, and I may not forgive you. Encourage me, and I will not forget you. Love me and I may be forced to love you.

The price of excellence is discipline. The cost of mediocrity is disappointment.