“Never let the odds keep you from doing what you know in your heart you were meant to do.”

The shortest way to get anywhere is to have good company.

When opportunity knocks, invite it to stay for dinner.

Someone will always be looking at you as an example of how to behave. Don’t let him down.

Talent without discipline is like an octopus on roller skates. There’s plenty of movement, but you never know if it’s going to be forward, backwards, or sideways.

Earn your success based on service to others, not at the expense of others.

May our adversities make us strong. May our victories make us wise. May our actions make us proud.

Remember that the more you know, the less you fear.

Good manners sometimes means simply putting up with other people’s bad manners.

Make a list of twenty-five things you want to experience before you die. Carry it in your wallet or purse and refer to it often.

While earning your daily bread, be sure you share a slice with those less fortunate.

Perform your job better than anyone else can. That’s the best job security I know.

Remember that children, marriages, and flower gardens reflect the kind of care they get.

When you hug someone, never be the first to let go.

Don’t forget, a person’s greatest emotional need is to feel appreciated.

Let the refining and improving of your own life keep you so busy that you have little time to criticize others.

Never underestimate your power to change yourself.

Encourage me, and I will not forget you.

Nine tenths of education is encouragement.

Greatly he failed, but he had greatly dared.

The spirited horse, which will try to win the race of its own accord, will run even faster if encouraged.

Death has a tendency to encourage a depressing view of war.

Instruction does much, but encouragement everything.

She pushes you to be better, you become greater.

Not where are you from, but where are you going?