Real optimism knows the difficulties but believes they can be overcome.
America needs fewer men obsessed with erecting fences of hate, suspicion and name calling.
If you would be interesting, be interested, if you would be pleased, be pleasing, if you would be loved, be loveable, if you would be helped be helpful.
In the face of unjust criticism we can become bitter or better; upset or understanding; hostile or humble; furious or forgiving.
Man, like the bridge, was designed to carry the load of the moment, not the combined weight of a year at once.
Real optimism has reason to complain but prefers to smile.
A success is one who decided to succeed and worked. A failure is one who decided to succeed and wished.
Raised voices lower esteem. Hot tempers cool friendships. Loose tongues stretch truth. Swelled heads shrink influence. Sharp words dull respect.
We can be bitter about our handicaps or we can be happy about our blessings.
To the optimist, obstacles aare challenges, roadblocks are inspirations, and problems are invitations to achievement.
A religion without the Holy Ghost, though it had all the ordinances and all the doctrines of the New Testament, would certainly not be Christianity.
Encourage me, and I will not forget you.
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.
Real optimism is exposed to the worst but expects the best.
If laser beams can cut through mountains, why should we doubt the power of prayer?
Television remote controls encourage couch potatoes to exercise their options while broadening their base.
A friend is one who joyfully sings with you when you are on the mountaintop, and silently walks beside you through the valley.
Empathy feels these thoughts; your hurt is in my heart, your loss is in my prayers, your sorrow is in my soul, and your tears are in my eyes.
Forgiveness from others is charity; from God, grace; from oneself, wisdom.
Real and lasting generosity requires that a person do more than make up his mind to give. He must also make up his heart.