"It is a dear and lovely disposition,..." - Quote by Mark Twain

“My mother had a great deal of trouble with me, but I think she enjoyed it.”

“Rags, wretchedness, poverty and dirt, those signs and symbols that indicate the presence of [Muslim] rule more surely than the crescent-flag itself, abound.”

“Comparison is the death of joy.”

“Improve your performance by improving your attitude.”

“Be fascinated instead of frustrated.”

“Our attitude is the primary force that will determine whether we succeed or fail.”

“A lot has happened over the years. And while this nation has been tested by war, and it's been tested by recession and all manner of challenges - I stand before you again tonight, after almost two terms as your president, to tell you I am more optimistic about the future of America than ever before.”

“Nothing is hopeless; we must hope for everything.”

“One effect of sustained conflict is to narrow our vision of what is possible. Time and time again, conflicts are resolved through shifts that were unimaginable at the start.”