We must be silent before we can listen. We must listen before we can learn. We must learn before we can prepare. We must prepare before we can serve. We must serve before we can lead.

Real optimism sees the negatives but accentuates the positive.

God gave you a gift of 86,400 seconds today. Have you used one to say 'thank you?'

Opportunities are like sunrises. If you wait too long, you miss them.

The greatest ideas, the most profound thoughts, and the most beautiful poetry are born from the womb of silence

Do more than believe: practice.

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