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.

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

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

Adversity causes some men to break; others to break records.

A warm smile is the universal language of kindness.

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

I like trees because they seem more resigned to the way they have to live than other things do.

The liberals can understand everything but people who don't understand them.

Most men seem to live according to sense rather than reason.

If you are afraid of being lonely, don't try to be right.

The more things change, the more they are the same.

Trust is dreams, for in them is hidden the gate to eternity.

The love for all living creatures is the most noble attribute of man.

Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power.

Victory belongs to the most persevering.