“It’s always best—

To start at the beginning. . .”

—Glinda, Good Witch of the North

(“The Wizard of Oz” — Turner Entertainment Co.

& Warner Bros. Entertainment)

“To be yourself—

In a world

that is constantly trying

to make you something else—

Is the greatest accomplishment. . .”

—Ralph Waldo Emerson

“We will always remember—-

We will always be proud—

We will always be prepared—

So we may always be free. . .”

—Ronald Reagan

“The most certain way—

To succeed—

Is always try—

Just one more time. . .”

—Thomas A. Edison

“Once you choose hope—

Anything’s possible. . .”

—Christopher Reeve

“The journey—

of a thousand miles—-

Begins—

with a single step. . .”

—Lao Tzu

“Commit to change—

Don’t do what you think

everyone else has done. . .”

—Susan Friedmann

“Living is learning—-

There is only one opportunity 

to live—

and learn. . .”

—Aysling Smythe

“Our diversity—-

Is our strength—

Our unity—-

Is our power. . .”

—Nancy Pelosi