The man who is a pessimist before forty-eight knows too much; if he is an optimist after it he knows read more

The man who is a pessimist before forty-eight knows too much; if he is an optimist after it he knows too little

Some men have thousands of reasons why they cannot do what they want to, when all they need is one read more

Some men have thousands of reasons why they cannot do what they want to, when all they need is one reason why they can.

Optimism is the foundation of courage.

Optimism is the foundation of courage.

If you will call your troubles experiences, and remember that every experience develops some latent force within you, you will read more

If you will call your troubles experiences, and remember that every experience develops some latent force within you, you will grow vigorous and happy, however adverse your circumstances may seem to be.

An optimist is a man who has never had much experience.

An optimist is a man who has never had much experience.

Be an optimist -- at least until they start moving animals in pairs to Cape Canaveral.

Be an optimist -- at least until they start moving animals in pairs to Cape Canaveral.

I'm not afraid of storms, for I'm learning how to sail my ship.

I'm not afraid of storms, for I'm learning how to sail my ship.

May the pain you have known and the conflict you have experienced give you the strength to walk through life read more

May the pain you have known and the conflict you have experienced give you the strength to walk through life facing each new situation with courage and optimism.

What seems to us as bitter trials are often blessings in disguise

What seems to us as bitter trials are often blessings in disguise