At the end of the day, 'Rocky' is a love story, and he could never have reached the final bell without Adrian.
When it is obvious that the goals cannot be reached, don't adjust the goals, adjust the action steps.
Whenever death may surprise us, let it be welcome if our battle cry has reached even one receptive ear and another hand reaches out to take up our arms.
It's when ordinary people rise above the expectations and seize the opportunity that milestones truly are reached.
By perseverance the snail reached the ark.
Of all the music that reached farthest into heaven, it is the beating of a loving heart.
People evolve and it's important to not stop evolving just because you've reached 'adulthood.'
The jobs crisis has reached a boiling point, which is why we see Occupy Wall Street protestors crying out for an America that lets all of us reach for the American Dream again - a dream that says if you work hard and play by the rules, you can have a good life and retire with dignity.
The sport of horse racing which, at its best, showcases the majestic beauty of this animal and the athleticism of jockeys, has reached an alarming level of corruption and exploitation.
I knew, of course, that trees and plants had roots, stems, bark, branches and foliage that reached up toward the light. But I was coming to realize that the real magician was light itself.