Statistics, likelihoods, and probabilities mean everything t... - Richelle E. Goodrich, Smile Anyway: Quotes, Verse, & Grumblings for Every Day of the Year

"A daily dose of daydreaming heals the heart, soothes the soul, and strengthens the imagination."

"Life isn't all grand, but it isn't all miserable either. There's both sweet and sour in every day. So why focus on the ugly when you can gaze at what's beautiful? Concentrate on the good."

"Never give up. It's like breathing—once you quit, your flame dies letting total darkness extinguish every last gasp of hope. You can't do that. You must continue taking in even the shallowest of breaths, continue putting forth even the smallest of efforts to sustain your dreams. Don't ever, ever, ever give up."

"What you perceive as a failure today may actually be a crucial step towards the success you seek. Never give up."

"No matter how loud the sirens or how numerous the hazard signs, we all touch the flames at least once to prove they're hot."