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

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

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