“Mamma says gratitude helps us to see what is there instead of what isn't.”

“Mamma says we would be wise to remember that what goes around usually comes back around to us - the good or the bad - depending on which we dish out.”

“It isn't what we say or think that defines us, but what we do.”

“Gratitude brings a peace that helps us overcome the pain of adversity and failure. Gratitude on a daily basis means we express appreciation for what we have now without qualification for what we had in the past or desire in the future. A recognition of and appreciation for our gifts and talents which have been given also allows us to acknowledge the need for help and assistance from the gifts and talents possessed by others.”

“A mad person sees what isn't there; A visionary sees what isn't there yet”

“Mamma says if we stay so focused on our past failings, we won't be able to move beyond them and learn what we need to know.”