Opportunity is often difficult to recognize; we usually expect it to beckon us with beepers and billboards.

The experienced mountain climber is not intimidated by a mountain - he is inspired by it. The persistent winner is not discouraged by a problem--he is challenged by it. Mountains are created to be conquered; adversities are designed to be defeated; problems are sent to be solved. It is better to master one mountain than a thousand foothills.

Christmas is more than a time of music, merriment and mirth; it is a season of meditation, mangers and miracles. Christmas is more than a time of carols, cards and candy; it is a season of dedication and decision.

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

Real and lasting generosity requires that a person do more than make up his mind to give. He must also make up his heart.

Humanity either makes, or breeds, or tolerates all its afflictions.

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