Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence."

Believe. No pessimist ever discovered the secrets of the stars or sailed to an uncharted land or opened a new heaven to the human spirit."

What I am looking for is not out there; it is in me."

When one door of happiness closes, another opens; but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one which has been opened for us."

Be of good cheer. Do not think of today's failures, but of the success that may come tomorrow. You have set yourself a difficult task, but you will succeed if you persevere, and you will find a joy in overcoming obstacles."

We can do anything we want if we stick to it long enough."

I am only one; but still, I am one. I cannot do everything, but still, I can do something. I will not refuse to do something I can do."

We can do anything we want if we stick to it long enough."

I long to accomplish a great and noble task, but it is my chief duty to accomplish small tasks as if they were great and noble."

When we do the best we can, we never know what miracle is wrought in our life or in the life of another."

The best and most beautiful things in life cannot be seen, not touched, but are felt in the heart."

We would never learn to be brave and patient if there were only joy in the world."

What we have once enjoyed we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us."

Life is a succession of lessons which must be lived to be understood."

Life is an exciting business, and most exciting when it is lived for others."

Believe, when you are most unhappy, that there is something for you to do in the world. So long as you can sweeten another's pain, life is not in vain."

True happiness ... is not attained through self-gratification, but through fidelity to a worthy purpose."

Once I knew only darkness and stillness. My life was without past or future. But a little word from the fingers of another fell into my hand that clutched at emptiness and my heart leaped to the rapture of living."

Although the world is full of suffering, it is full also of the overcoming of it."

Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much."

To keep our faces toward change, and behave like free spirits in the presence of fate, is strength undefeatable."

The marvelous richness of human experience would lose something of rewarding joy if there were no limitations to overcome. The hilltop hour would not be half so wonderful if there were no dark valleys to traverse."

Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experiences of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, vision cleared, ambition inspired and success achieved."

I seldom think about my limitations, and they never make me sad. Perhaps there is just a touch of yearning at times; but it is vague, like a breeze among flowers."

Self-pity is our worst enemy and if we yield to it, we can never do anything wise in the world."

The most pathetic person in the world is someone who has sight but has no vision."

Our democracy is but a name. We vote. What does that mean? It means that we choose between two bodies of real—though not avowed—autocrats. We choose between 'Tweedledum' and 'Tweedledee.'"

People do not like to think. If one thinks, one must reach conclusions. Conclusions are not always pleasant."

Science may have found a cure for most evils; but it has found no remedy for the worst of them all—the apathy of human beings."

It is wonderful how much time good people spend fighting the devil. If they would only expend the same amount of energy loving their fellow men, the devil would die in his own tracks of ennui."

Security is mostly a superstition. It does not exist in nature, nor do the children of men as a whole experience it. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure or nothing."

Knowledge is love and light and vision."

Toleration is the greatest gift of mind; it requires the same effort of the brain that it takes to balance oneself on a bicycle."

Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see a shadow.” – Helen Keller

“When we do the best we can, we never know what miracle is wrought in our life, or in the life of another.” – Helen Keller

“Happiness is the final and perfect fruit of obedience to the laws of life.” – Helen Keller

“Until the great mass of the people shall be filled with the sense of responsibility for each other’s welfare, social justice can never be attained.” – Helen Keller

While they were saying it couldn’t be done, it was done.” – Helen Keller

“Keep your face to the sun and you will never see the shadows.” – Helen Keller

Challenge your fears! Find your potential.” – T.D. Jakes

“Don’t lose your dignity and self-respect trying to make people love and appreciate you, when they just aren’t capable.” – T.D. Jakes

Forgiveness is about empowering yourself, rather than empowering your past.” – T.D. Jakes

Hardship can humble you, but it cannot break you unless you let it. Your instinct for survival will see you through if you are attuned to its frequency.” – T.D. Jakes

If you succeed at loving imperfect people, then it becomes plausible that somebody could love imperfect you.” – T.D. Jakes

Never make a permanent decision about a temporary situation.” – T.D. Jakes

Some people are so poor, the only thing they got is money.” – T.D. Jakes

Surround yourself with people you want to be like.” – T.D. Jakes

We all set out to make a difference in the world, but the first step is to achieve the less lofty goal of changing your own world.” – T.D. Jakes

Whatever you give yourself to, it will give back to you.” – T.D. Jakes

You can teach what you know, but you can only reproduce what you are.” – T.D. Jakes

You don’t need people to validate you gift, you were gifted before they met you.” – T.D. Jakes

Don’t mistake delays for destiny, you may be delayed but you have not been denied.” T.D. Jakes

Forgiveness liberates the victim. It’s a gift you give yourself.” – T.D. Jakes

I think it is important that we rebuild an atmosphere of forgiveness and civility in every aspect of our lives.” – T.D. Jakes

There is something down inside of you that knows there is more and it’s roaring to get out.” – T.D. Jakes

We are the people that we’ve been waiting for and no one else is coming.” – T.D. Jakes

Each day is God’s gift to you. What you do with it is your gift to Him.” – T.D. Jakes

God has invested entirely too much in you for you to be comfortable in anything less than you were created to be.” – T.D. Jakes

If you can’t figure out your purpose, figure our your passion. For your passion will lead you right into your purpose.” – T.D. Jakes

“It is important to remember that for every person, there will be a problem. Even more importantly, for every problem, our God has a prescription.” – T.D. Jakes

Don’t be limited by people who despise your growth, they want you to remain the same so they will feel comfortable.” – T.D. Jakes

Excellence requires discomfort.” – T.D. Jakes

God knows what’s best for you. He knows where you are going and He has a plan to get you there.” – T.D. Jakes

If you have the instinct, you can hire the intellect.” – T.D. Jakes

It is your passion that empowers you to be able to do the thing you were created to do.” – T.D. Jakes