Don't be afraid to take a big step. You can't cross a chasm in two small jumps.

David Lloyd George

Listening is a magnetic and strange thing, a creative force. The friends who listen to us are the ones we move toward. When we are listened to, it creates us, makes us unfold and expand.

Dr Karl Augustus Menninger

Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement.

Helen Keller

Persistence can grind an iron beam down into a needle.

Chinese proverb

Self-esteem is as important to our well-being as legs are to a table. It is essential for physical and mental health and for happiness.

Louise Hart