Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.

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

Only the person who risks is truly free

Today's patience can transform yesterday's discouragements into tomorrow's discoveries. Today's purposes can turn yesterday's defeats into tomorrow's determination.

Real optimism is exposed to the worst but expects the best.

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.

A mediocre music teacher tells. A good music teacher explains. A superior music teacher demonstrates. A great music teacher inspires.