Making Lemonade

Ron White's philosophy on life is simple. "I believe that if life gives you lemons, you should make lemonade," he says. "And try to find somebody whose life gives them vodka, and have a party."

- Reader's Digest

Ashes

"I know how hard it is to summon optimism when your brain has devolved into full scorched-earth mode. But trust me: Ashes make excellent fertilizer, and a much better life is waiting to sprout from the char."

- Jim Thornton, "Worked Over", Men's Health, March 2005