“Let us be of good cheer, however, remembering that the misfortunes hardest to bear are those which never come.”
"All the beautiful sentiments in the world weigh less than a single lovely action."
- James Russell Lowell
Love
"The wise man travels to discover himself."
- James Russell Lowell
Self-awareness
"Good luck is the willing handmaid of an upright and energetic character, and conscientious observance of duty."
- James Russell Lowell
Integrity
"A wise man travels to discover himself."
- James Russell Lowell
Personal Growth
"And I honor the man who is willing to sink Half his present repute for the freedom to think, And, when he has thought, be his cause strong or weak, Will risk t’ other half for the freedom to speak."
- James Russell Lowell
Courage
"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