Man tends to root for the underdog, because he fears that he will find himself in that same position far too often. – Michael S. Rosenberg

I believe that any mans life will be filled with constant and unexpected encouragement, if he makes up his mind to do his level best each day, and as nearly as possible reaching the high water mark of pure and useful living. – Booker T. Washington

Correction does much, but encouragement does more. Encouragement after censure is as the sun after a shower. – Johann von Goethe

The spirited horse, which will try to win the race of its own accord, will run even faster if encouraged. – Ovid