“My incentive? Making a peaceful spirit second nature. And that is so worth the effort.”

“Happiness will never flourish in a life bereft of optimism.”

“Don't be managed by the likelihood of mishaps. Be motivated by the promise of favor!”

“Never let fear of short term heartache interfere with your long term happiness.”

“Nothing will ever be solved if we wallow in the darkness of denial.”

“Keep your eyes and your mind open. Dont be blinded by filters like fear, uncertainty, pessimism and negativity.”

“My incentive? Making a peaceful spirit second nature. And that is so worth the effort.”

“Happiness will never flourish in a life bereft of optimism.”

“Never let fear of short term heartache interfere with your long term happiness.”

“Life is all about practicing for heaven." p 101.”

“The vaunted experience of age was perhaps only a matter of wounds and scarring -- that young minds to old minds might be as young bodies to old bodies: stronger, more vital, less twisted by damage.”

“And because Eddie knew that was only the truth, he said nothing.”