Literature Review

It is better to look ahead and prepare than to look back and regret. ~ Jackie Joyner-Kersee

One day or day one. It's your decision. ~ Unknown

It takes considerable knowledge just to realize the extent of your own ignorance. ~Thomas Sowell

If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door. ~ Milton Berle

October is a fallen leaf, but it is also the wider horizon more clearly seen. ~ Hal Borland

Education is the ability to listen to almost anything without losing your temper or your self-confidence. ~Robert Frost

Advice from a pumpkin: be well-rounded, get plenty of sunshine, give thanks for life's bounty, have thick skin, keep growing, be outstanding in your field, think big! ~ Unknown

What we know matters, but who we are matters more. ~ Brené Brown

The best preparation for good work tomorrow is to do good work today. ~ Elbert Hubbard

There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it. ~Edith Wharton

Immediately after hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico, I was extremely concerned about my family, friends and all the people in Puerto Rico. I felt helpless and could not concentrate not knowing if my family and loved ones were safe. I wanted to help my people as fast as I could. ~ Yadier Molina Editor's note: As we wake to breaking news this morning about Hurricane Milton, we send care for all who are there, the many who have evacuated, and the millions who have family and friends in affected areas. Hurricane Helene victims: we have not forgotten you. 

October is a symphony of permanence and change. ~ Bonaro W. Overstreet

No matter how you feel, get up, dress up, show up, and never give up. ~Regina Brett