Delays, disappointments and defeats cause quitters to give up in resignation; losers, to give in the frustration; winners, to come through with determination.

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

Our greatest challenge-our greatest opportunity-is found in these words: 'Choose ye this day....'.

Real optimism sees the negatives but accentuates the positive.

Wise are they who have learned these truths: Trouble is temporary. Time is tonic. Tribulation is a test tube.

The experienced mountain climber is not intimidated by a mountain - he is inspired by it.

The price of excellence is discipline. The cost of mediocrity is disappointment.