"The words of wisdom written on a clubhouse wall had nothing to do with the Cubs' comeback victory Saturday.

But just in case, Carlos Pena said the Zen-like saying on the eraser board will stay one more day at least.

"I think it's a good one, we'll leave it right there," he said with a laugh.

The philosophical quote was: "You can't see the rising sun if your eyes are fixed on the setting one. Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift. That is why it is called present. Conquer the now."

Some fingered Pena as the clubhouse philosopher, though he credited a clubhouse worker. Beforehand, manager Mike Quade was unaware of the motivational tactic."