“The life of every man is a diary in which he means to write one story, and writes another; and his humblest hour is when he compares the volume as it is with what he vowed to
—J. M. Barrie, The Little Minister, 1891
inspirational
Infinite reach
Our wingspan is measured not in inches but in spirit.
Encouragement
“Don’t waste yourself in rejection, nor bark against the bad, but chant the beauty of
—Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803–1882)
Queen of Self
Work hard, enrobe yourself in velvet hope, and rule your world!
Lion’s outlook
“I will hear not those who weep and complain, for their disease is contagious.”
—Og Mandino, The Greatest Salesman in the World, 1968
It’s okay
Let your sorrow smile once in a while.
Duet
Let your fear dance with courage — and let courage lead.
Bursting with life
Though the circular round-and-round of routine be the bulk of life’s affairs, make an occasional jutting diversion — of fun, love, or something that will outlast you — so that the shape and motion of your life shall resemble the lifegiving sun with bright rays shining forth from all directions.