The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails.

A warm smile is the universal language of kindness.

Do more than belong: participate. Do more than care: help. Do more than believe: practice. Do more than be fair: be kind. Do more than forgive: forget. Do more than dream: work.

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

The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.

Study while others are sleeping; work while others are loafing; prepare while others are playing; and dream while others are wishing.

When we seek to discover the best in others, we somehow bring out the best in ourselves.

Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.” —

Three enemies of personal peace: regret over yesterday’s mistakes, anxiety over tomorrow’s problems, and ingratitude for today’s blessings.

Flatter me, and I may not believe you. Criticize me, and I may not like you. Ignore me, and I may not forgive you. Encourage me, and I will not forget you. Love me and I may be forced to love you.

It is wise to direct your anger towards problems - not people; to focus your energies on answers - not excuses.

A spectacularly foolish and baseless faith, against enormous odds, that a world you do not control will not take from you the one thing you cannot bare to lose.

In human character, simplicity doesn't exist except among simpletons.

Not for myself I make this prayer But for this race of mine That stretches forth from shadowed places Dark hands for bread and wine.

This is a learning in the business life that first of all you need to have commitment, dedication and passion for what you are doing.

Revolution, in order to be creative, cannot do without either a moral or metaphysical rule to balance the insanity of history.

There is a fine art to making enemies and it requires diligent cultivation. It's not as easy as it looks.

I am pushed by my critics. I don't want to say I want to prove them wrong, but it pushes me on the field to play with a chip on my shoulder, and I play best when I have a chip on my shoulder.

It is my view that we cannot conduct foreign policy at the extremes.

Love , creativity, and opportunity is in the air. Take it in and do your thing.