"Our main business is not to see what lies dimly at a distance, but to do what lies clearly at hand"
"By all means take thought for the tomorrow, yes, careful thought and planning and preparation. But have no anxiety."
"Whether in war or peace, the chief difference between good thinking and bad thinking is this: good thinking deals with causes and effects and leads to logical, constructive planning; bad thinking frequently leads to tension and nervous breakdowns."
"One of the most tragic things I know about human nature is that all of us tend to put off living. We are dreaming of some magical rose garden over the horizon -- instead of enjoying the roses that are blooming outside our windows today."
"Today is our most precious possession. It is our only sure possession."