June 7

Henry Thoreau, the American philosopher, upon awakening in the morning would lie in bed telling himself all the good news he could think of: that he had a healthy body, that his mind was alert, that his work was interesting, that the future looked bright, that people trusted him. Presently, he arose to meet the day in a world filled with good things, good people, good opportunities.

February 13

A sure way to a great day is to have enthusiasm, It contains a tremendous power to produce vitality, vigor, joyousness. So great is enthusiasm as a positive motivational force that it surmounts adversity and difficulty and, moreover, if cultivated, does not run down. It keeps one going strong even when the going is tough. It may even slow down the aging process for, as Henry Thoreau said, “None are so old as those who have outlived enthusiasm.”