Take full account of what excellencies which you possess, and in gratitude remember how you would hanker after them, if you had them not.- Marcus Aurelius

The abundant life does not come to those who have had a lot of obstacles removed from their path by others. It develops from within and is rooted in strong mental and moral fiber.- --William Mather Lewis

Justice is a certain rectitude of mind whereby a man does what he ought to do in circumstances confronting him.- St. Thomas Aquinas

I don't think anything is unrealistic if you believe you can do it. I think if you are determined enough and willing to pay the price, you can get it done.- -- Mike Ditka

Dost thou love life? Then do not squander time, for that's the stuff life is made of.- -- Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)

If there is one thing upon this earth that mankind love and admire better than another, it is a brave man, -- it is the man who dares to look the devil in the face and tell him he is a devil.- -- James A. Garfield

My centre is giving way, my right is in retreat; situation excellent. I shall attack.- Marshall Ferdinand Foch (1851-1929), supreme commander of allied forces in 1918.