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

Real optimism knows the difficulties but believes they can be overcome.

Enthusiasm is the match that lights the candle of achievement.

Before you speak, listen. Before you write, think. Before you spend, earn. Before you invest, investigate. Before you criticize, wait. Before you pray, forgive. Before you quit, try. Before you retire, save. Before you die, give.

A good teacher explains, while a great teacher inspires

We can choose to throw stones, to stumble on them, to climb over them, or to build with them.

A well-developed sense of humor is the pole that adds balance to your steps as you walk the tightrope of life.