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

Whatever gets your goat gets your attention. Whatever gets your attention gets your time. Whatever gets your time gets you. Whatever gets you becomes your master. Take care, lest a little thing horn in and get your goat

A friend is one who joyfully sings with you when you are on the mountaintop, and silently walks beside you through the valley.

Real optimism is aware of problems but recognizes the solutions, knows about difficulties but believes they can be overcome, sees the negatives but accentuates the positives, is exposed to the worst but expects the best, has reason to complain but chooses to smile.

Failure is delay, but not defeat. It is a temporary detour, not a dead-end street.

Do you depend on others for motivation - or can you motivate yourself?

The momentary thrill of getting rarely equals the lasting joy of giving.