All theory is gray, my friend. But forever green is the tree of life.

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Positive anything is better than negative nothing. ― Elbert Hubbard

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They say I'm old-fashioned, and live in the past, but sometimes I think progress progresses too fast! ― Dr. Seuss

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When the negative thoughts come - and they will; they come to all of us - it's not enough to just not dwell on it... You've got to replace it with a positive thought. — Joel Osteen

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Change your opinions, keep to your principles; change your leaves, keep intact your roots.

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Don't try to rush progress. Remember -- a step forward, no matter how small, is a step in the right direction. Keep believing.

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Be the change you want to see. Mahatma Gandhi

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We are taught you must blame your father, your sisters, your brothers, the school, the teachers - but never blame yourself. It's never your fault. But it's always your fault, because if you wanted to change you're the one who has got to change.

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To be successful in writing, use short sentences.

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Few things in the world are more powerful than a positive push. A smile. A world of optimism and hope. A "you can do it" when things are tough. — Richard DeVos

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