Inspirational Quotes
Why hesitate? Upon the plains of hesitation are the bleached bones of countless millions, who on the threshold of victory sat down to wait, and in waiting they died.
I am not discouraged, because every wrong attempt discarded is another step forward.
I want it said of me by those who knew me best ; that I always plucked a thistle and planted a flower where I thought a flower would grow.
There is no substitute for hard work.
If I were required to guess off-hand, and without collusion with higher minds, what is the bottom cause of the amazing material and intellectual advancement of the last fifty years, I should guess that it was the modern-born and previously non-existent disposition on the part of men to believe that a new idea can have value.
I know of no more encouraging fact than the unquestionable ability of man to elevate his life by conscious endeavor.
A life lived in fear is a life half lived.
Great minds have purpose, others have wishes.
I wish you enough rain to appreciate the sun more.
Don't waste yourself in rejection, nor bark against the bad, but chant the beauty of the good.
Action may not always bring happiness , but there is no happiness without action.
You must think of failure and defeat as the spring boards to new achievements, and to the next level of accomplishment.
Joy is the feeling of grinning inside.
One cannot think crooked and walk straight.
In the long run, we only hit what we aim at.
The key to everything is patience. You get the chicken by hatching the egg, not by smashing it open.
Nothing is more validating and affirming than feeling understood. And the moment a person begins feeling understood, that person becomes far more open to influence and change.
Sometimes our light goes out but is blown into flame by another human being. Each of us owes deepest thanks to those who have rekindled this light.
Education is not filling a bucket, but lighting a fire.
For things to change you've got to change. Otherwise, nothing much will change
As a principle-centered person you try to stand apart from the emotion of the situation and from other factors that would act on you, and evaluate the options. Looking at the balanced whole -- the work needs, the family needs, the other needs that may be involved, and the possible implications of the various alternatives -- you'll try to come up with the best solution taking all factors into consideration.
The Athenians, alarmed at the internal decay of their Republic, asked Demosthenes what to do. His reply: Do not do what you are doing now.
Wisdom is not a product of schooling but of the lifelong attempt to acquire it.
I am convinced that He ( God ) does not play dice.
Impossible situations can become possible miracles.
If A is a success in life, then A equals x plus y plus z. Work is x ; y is play ; and z is keeping your mouth shut.
You must learn from your past mistakes, but not lean on your past successes.
Some people dream of success while others wake up and work hard at it.
Those convinced against their will are of the same opinion still.
How we spend our days is, of course, how we spend our lives.
What would you attempt to do if you knew you could not fail ?
Victory belongs to the most persevering.
An Arabian proverb says there are four sorts of men: He who knows not and knows not he knows not: he is a fool, shun him. He who knows not and knows he knows not: he is simple, teach him. He who knows and knows not he knows: he is asleep--wake him. He who knows and knows he knows: he is wise, follow him.
The successful man is the average man, focused.
The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step
Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.
Self delusion is pulling in your stomach when you step on the scales.
In order to grasp the reality, we must see the possibilities. In the present, a formulation of the possibilities is the area in which I gain uncertainty concerning what I decide, without a vision of the possibilities, I act blindly, only a knowledge of the possibilities enables me to know what I am actually doing.
A man is not old until regrets start taking place of dreams.
Failing to plan is planning to fail.
Service is the rent we pay to be living. It is the very purpose of life and not something you do in your spare time.
You cannot antagonize and influence at the same time.
This attachment of love to god is indeed one that does not bind the soul but effectively breaks all its bondages.
We will either find a way or make one.
We are still masters of our fate. We are still captains of our souls.
It's not what happens to you, it's what you do about it that makes the difference.
I keep my ideals, because in spite of everything, I still believe that people are really good at heart.
I deal with the obvious. I present, reiterate and glorify the obvious -- because the obvious is what people need to be told.
There is no cure for birth and death save to enjoy the interval.
Whenever we're afraid, its because we don't know enough. If we understood enough, we would never be afraid.
Be patient with your enemies and forgiving of your friends.
The empires of the future are the empires of the mind.
Don't wait. The time will never be just right.
Too many of us look upon Americans as dollar chasers. This is a cruel libel, even if it is reiterated thoughtlessly by the Americans themselves.
Love conquers all.
The tragedy of life is not that it ends so soon, but that we wait so long to begin it.
Real glory springs from the silent conquest of ourselves.
Persistence is to the character of man as carbon is to steel.
What is tolerance ? It is the consequence of humanity. We are all formed of frailty and error , let us pardon reciprocally each other's folly - that is the first law of nature.
Every leader needs to have experienced and grown through following -- learning to be dedicated, observant, capable of working with and learning from others, never servile, always truthful. Having located these qualities in himself, he can encourage them in others.
People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing-that's why we recommend it daily.
A child becomes an adult when he realizes that he has a right not only to be right but also to be wrong.
All condemnation of others really condemns ourselves. Adjust the microcosm which is in your power to do and the macrocosm will adjust itself for you.
Those who work at a thing heart and soul not only achieve success in it but through their absorption in that they also realize the supreme truth - brahman. Those who work at a thing with their whole heart receive help from god.
Give the world the best you have and it may never be enough. Give the world your best anyway.
If you want to succeed you should strike out on new paths, rather than travel the worn paths of accepted success.
Mistakes are a part of being human. Appreciate your mistakes for what they are precious life lessons that can only be learned the hard way. Unless it's a fatal mistake, which, at least, others can learn from.
A fellow doesn't last long on what he has done. He has to keep on delivering.
Do not wait ; the time will never be "just right". Start where you stand, and work with whatever tools you may have at your command, and better tools will be found as you go along.
No one became poor by giving alms.
Someday, man will harness the rise and fall of the tides, imprison the power of the sun, and release atomic power.
The several tribes of indians inhabiting the regions of the upper missouri, and of whom I spoke in my last letter, are undoubtedly the finest looking, best equipped, and most beautifully costumed of any on the continent.
Whoever is open, loyal, true ; of humane and affable demeanour, honourable himself, and in his judgement of others, faithful to his word as to law, and faithful alike to God and man... .such a man is a true gentleman.
We are all in the gutter but some of us are looking at the stars.
Your daily life is your temple and your religion. When you enter into it take with you your all.
In the arena of human life the honors and rewards fall to those who show their good qualities in action
The future belongs to those who prepare for it today.
The greatest mistake you can make in life is to be continually fearing you will make one.
What the world wants is character. The world is in need of those whose life is one burning love, selfless. That love will make every word tell like a thunderbolt.
Change yourself, change your fortunes.
What a great feeling to look back on what you've already climbed What a man really wants is creative challenge with sufficient skills to bring him within the reach of success so that he may have the expanding joy of achievement.
Winners take time to relish their work, knowing that scaling the mountain is what makes the view from the top so exhilarating.
Know what's weird? Day by day, nothing seems to change, but pretty soon, everything's different.
Let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.
Never fear the want of business. A man who qualifies himself well for his calling, never fails of employment.
Boldness, more boldness, and always boldness !
Hardening of the heart ages people faster than hardening of the arteries.
And now here is my secret, a very simple secret. It is only with the heart that one can see rightly, what is essential is invisible to the eye.
You see things and you say, why ? But I dream things that never were and say, why not ?
Do not take life too seriously. You will never get out of it alive.
If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
Never fear what will become of you, depend on no one. Only the moments you reject all help, are you free. Fear is death, fear is sin, fear is hell, fear is unrighteousness, and fear is wrong life.