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

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

Look up, and not down; Out and not in; Forward and not back; And lend a hand. – Edward Everett Hale