i am... absolutely destroyed at the loss. (--manny)

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.

Nothing's a better cure for writer's block than to eat ice cream right out of the carton.

God is my Wonderful Counselor.

Our common country is in great peril, demanding the loftiest views, and boldest action to bring it speedy relief.

I am very up front about about my inability to pronounce things correctly.

Here's other quotes and sayings you can motivate yourself with. Practice only makes for improvement.

The only time a message (label) can scare us is if we think there is such a thing, and that such a thing is a disgrace.

Best startups generally come from somebody needing to scratch an itch.

When you are present, the world is truly alive.

So wearing a corset certainly changes your state of mind.

Hopeless and helpless doth Egeon wend, But to procrastinate his liveless end.