Whether you have sight or not, I see the future in your eyes." -Beth

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.

Make the second 50 the best 50

Shakespeare wrote about love. I write about love. Shakespeare wrote about gang warfare, family feuds and revenge. I write about all the same things.

No doubt one may quote history to support any cause, as the devil quotes scripture.

I think poets should work in the non-literary, non-academic world, get to know more than a workshop or a university.

For writers, so much is done in isolation. It can be easy to feel detached, or to get a little lost along the way.

Playing frisbee with a five year old is amazingly similar to chasing after a frisbee.

Over-coaching can be more harmful than under-coaching. Keep it simple!

If you are accused of being a Christian, there should be enough evidence to convict you.

I think I understand passion. Love is something else.

I can only think of one experience which might exceed in interest a few hours spent under water, and that would be a journey to Mars.