But risks must be taken because the greatest hazard in life is to risk nothing. The person who risks nothing, does nothing, has nothing, is nothing. He may avoid suffering and sorrow, but he cannot learn, feel, change, grow or live. Chained by his servitude he is a slave who has forfeited all freedom. Only a person who risks is free. The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; and the realist adjusts the sails

A success is one who decided to succeed and worked. A failure is one who decided to succeed and wished.

The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.

Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings.

When we seek to discover the best in others, we somehow bring out the best in ourselves.

Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.” —

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