"When we lose one blessing, another is often most unexpectedly given in its place."

"Appreciation is a wonderful thing. It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well."

"Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence."

"Choose to achieve perfection. We won't achieve it because perfection is impossible. But by pursuing perfection, we will achieve excellence."

"Most important of all, to be successful in life demands that a man make a personal commitment to excellence and to victory, even though the ultimate victory can never be completely won."

"I will demand a commitment to excellence and to victory, and that is what life is all about."