“When we strive

to become better than we are—

everything around us

becomes better, too. . .”

—Paulo Coelho

“They say a person

needs just three things

to be truly happy

in this world—

Someone to love—

Something to do—

and something to hope for. . .”

—Tom Bodett

“There is only one certainty

in life—

and that is—

that nothing

is certain. . .”

—G. K. Chesterton

“Make the most of yourself—

for that is all there is

of you. . .”

—Ralph Waldo Emerson

“We make a living

by what we get—

We make a life

by what we give. . .”

—Winston Churchill

“Be thankful

for what you have—

and take care

of what you have been given. . .”

—Aysling Smythe

“One child—

One teacher—

One book—

One pen—

can change the world. . .”

—Malala Yousafzai

“Start where you are—

Use what you have—

Do what you can. . .”

—Arthur Ashe

“Flowers grow back—

even after the harshest winters—

You will, too. . .”

—Jennae Cecelia

“Don’t worry about

the world coming to an end

today—

It is already tomorrow

in Australia. . .”

—Charles M. Schulz