“Realistic people with practical aims are rarely as realistic or practical in the long-run of life as the dreamers who pursue their dreams.” – Hans Selye

“Creativity has been built into every one of us; it’s part of our design. Each of us lives less of the life God intended for us when we choose not to live out the creative powers we possess.” – Ted Engstrom 

“Failure should be our teacher, not our undertaker. Failure is delay, not defeat. It is a temporary detour, not a dead-end street.” – William A. Ward

“When you discover your mission, you will feel its demand. It will fill you with enthusiasm and a burning desire to get to work on it.” – W. Clement Stone

” If you don’t have a vision for your life, then you probably haven’t focused in on anything.” – Dr. David Burns

 “It is better to fail in originality than to succeed in imitation.” – Herman Melville

 “Impatient people always get there too late.” – Jean Dutourd

“Learning to express what you think is another step toward building your self-confidence and being all that you can be.” – Wally Amos, The Path To Success Is Paved With Positive Thinking

“We are all entirely free to choose whatever we want. The power is in your hands now, and you are the one who chooses how to use that power in your own life.” – Rhonda Byrne, The Secret Daily Teachings 

“Who could deny that privacy is a jewel? In each civilization, as it advanced, those who could afford it chose the luxury of a withdrawing place.”  – Phyllis McGinley