"Indeed, we're strongest when the face of America isn't only a soldier carrying a gun but also a diplomat negotiating peace, a Peace Corps volunteer bringing clean water to a village, or a relief worker stepping off a cargo plane as floodwaters rise."
- Colin Powell
Belief
"Surround yourself with people who take their work seriously, but not themselves, those who work hard and play hard."
- Colin Powell
Balance
"“Always show more kindness than seems necessary because the person receiving it needs it more than you will ever know.”"
- Colin Powell
Compassion
"Always show more kindness than seems necessary because the person receiving it needs it more than you will ever know."
- Colin Powell
Compassion
"Always show more kindness than seems necessary, because the person receiving it needs it more than you will ever know."
- Colin Powell
Compassion
"The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunity in every difficulty."
- Winston Churchill
Optimism
"Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence."
- Helen Keller
Optimism
"Opportunities don’t happen, you create them."
- Chris Grosser
Optimism
"You will soon feel as if nothing was done to you. The surgery will be fast and smooth. Good luck with your surgery!"
Optimism
"Teaching is the greatest act of optimism."
- Colleen Wilcox
Optimism