“How many times in our life have we been afraid to tackle a tough job or project, believing that we just didn’t have enough talent or brains or guts to succeed, and then once we have forced ourselves to try – and successfully completed the challenge – we look back at what we have done, finally realizing that our greatest enemy, the one who urges us not even to try because we would certainly fail, was none other than ourselves.” Mandino, Og, Secrets for Success and Happiness 

“How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving, and tolerant of the weak and strong. Because someday in your life you will have been all of these.” George Washington Carver 

“Don’t be a spectator, Don’t let life pass you by.”  Lou Holtz

“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.”  Plato

“Do not wait for extraordinary circumstances to do good action; try to use ordinary situations.”  Jean Paul Richter

“Whoever waits for time to pass loses time.” Sicilian Proverb

“A photograph is usually looked at – seldom looked into.” Ansel Adams

Everyone has a purpose in life – a unique gift or special talent to give to others. And when we blend this unique talent with service to others, we experience the ecstasy and exultation of our own spirit, which is the ultimate goal of all goals. Deepak Chopra