The greatest failure is the failure to try.

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.

I'd die of a broken heart before breaking yours.

I think the teaching profession contributes more to the future of our society than any other single profession.

Great minds think alike, but lovers think as one.

It is not the beauty of a building you should look at its the construction of the foundation that will stand the test of time.

The argument holds no water at all, not even a thimbleful.

Every day in Pittsburgh five million people travel across bridges that either need to be replaced or undergo major repairs.

Don't brood on the past, but don't forget it either.

If the body be feeble, the mind will not be strong.

We want to make sure people know deeply about the trans community and deeply about Black Lives Matter so that people can act in solidarity.

The gospel we preach must not be just something we hear from men or read from books or even conceived through our meditation. Unless it is delivered to us by God, it can serve no spiritual utility.