Better to see something once than hear about it a thousand times.

Asian Proverb

The man who is a pessimist before 48 knows too much; if he is an optimist after it, he knows too little.

Mark Twain

Worry often gives a small thing a big shadow.

Swedish Proverb

It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one.

George Washington

Two barrels of tears will not heal a bruise.

Chinese Proverb

Expecting the world to treat you fairly because you are a good person is a little like expecting the bull not to attack you because you are a vegetarian.

Dennis Wholey