The eagle only knows how high it can fly when it spreads its wings.

A genuine smile is one of the world’s rarest treasures.

A fish that is afraid of drowning in a river is ignorant of its gifts.

A diamond earns its sparkle from the pressure it endures.

It is in the storm, not the calm, that a rainbow is born.

A determined seed cannot be hidden from the world, not even by dirt.

Calm skies don't make skillful eagles.

If you cry in the rain, only the sky will see your tears.

Birds keep singing beautiful songs, even if they have no audience.

Today's storms help you appreciate tomorrow’s sunshine.

Train the ears to hear more, the eyes to see more, the hands to do more, the feet to accomplish more, the mind to think more, the heart to feel more, and the soul to love more.

A clear conscience is the sure sign of a bad memory.

When with meaning we walk - we go not where comfort resides, but where truth and love show in abundance.

Do not allow yourself to be pulled into the role of embracing victimship as some sort of badge of honor to wear or flash around at any opportunity.

Hold fast to God, do not give up and He will fulfill His Word concerning you, for He is faithful who has promised

Curiosity is the wick in the candle of learning.

A few years ago it dawned on me that everybody past a certain age - regardless of how they look on the outside - pretty much constantly dreams of being able to escape from their lives.

Employment is my right my destiny.

I'm a champion, so I turn tragedy to triumph.

Anything that begins 'I don't know how to tell you this' is never good news.

I have to believe in myself. I have to be my biggest advocate or I would crumble.