The indispensable first step to getting the things you want out of life is this: Decide what you want.

Ben Stein

If you will call your troubles experiences, and remember that every experience develops some latent force within you, you will grow vigorous and happy, however adverse your circumstances may seem to be.

James Russell Miller

To handle yourself, use your head; to handle others, use your heart

Donald Laird

Thank God every morning you get up and find you have something to do that must be done, whether you like it or not. That builds character.

Emerson

Promise yourself to be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind.

Christian Larson