What... are you?" she choked out. "No sunlight. Funky choppers." he inhaled raggedly. "Take a guess.

Gratitude is the fairest blossom which springs from the soul.

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.

Levana's face was fiercely beautiful. Breathtaking in her viciousness.

The battle for freedom and liberty really never is over, and there are really low points in it, but I'm not giving up, and I'm not gonna engage in phony pep talks, either.

Having a tradition is a great thing to work within, and maybe today [it] is the only way to really land musically dramatic work.

I believe my father has and always will be the strongest influence in my life, as he has guided me on many paths.

You live more in five minutes on a bike like this going flat out than some people live in a lifetime.

You'd think that I'd be dieting, but I'm not.

I want you to know that I would do it all again. I will choose you every time.

Sometimes, you are going to give up a bucket, but defense is the key. That's the most important thing.

When it looks impossible and you are ready to quit, victory is near!