“The line between failure and success is so fine. . . that we are often on the line and do not know it.”

“The mintage of wisdom is to know that rest is rust, and that real life is to love, laugh, and work.”

“I would rather be able to appreciate things I cannot have than to have things I am not able to appreciate.”

“God will not look you over for medals, degrees or diplomas but for scars.”

“I believe in the hands that work, in the brains that think, and in the hearts that love…I believe in sunshine, fresh air, friendship, calm sleep, beautiful thoughts.”

“There is no failure except in no longer trying.”

“The best way to prepare for life is to begin to live.”

“Do not take life too seriously. You will never get out of it alive.”

“A friend is someone who knows all about you and still loves you.”