Inspirational Quotes
Only I can change my life. No one can do it for me.
All the negative thoughts and ideas that are in the world have proceeded from this evil spirit of fear. Are people so afraid ? The answer is that they have made themselves helpless and dependent on others
The quality of a man's life is in direct proportion to his commitment to excellence, regardless of his chosen field of endeavor.
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.
Sweet mercy is nobility's true badge.
If you face a delicate situation, don't go into it wearing your spurs or you'll rip it apart. Instead, dress for the occasion. Cloak yourself in diplomacy. Vest yourself with wisdom, and wear a smile.
Knowing is not enough, we must apply. Willing is not enough, we must do.
Some say you have to use your five best players, but I found out you win with the five that fit together best as a team
Great music and art are earthly wonders, but I think 'cubist' songs and paintings are hideous.
Any girl can be glamorous. All you have to do is stand still and look stupid.
Laws alone can not secure freedom of expression, in order that every man present his views without penalty, there must be spirit of tolerance in the entire population.
Don't wait. The time will never be just right.
Whatever it takes !
He who knows all the answers has not yet been asked all the questions.
You can't make an omelet without breaking eggs.
A happy person is not a person in a certain set of circumstances, but rather a person with a certain set of attitudes.
The greatest good you can do for another is not just share your riches, but reveal to them their own.
You can not shake hands with a clenched fist.
Work like you don't need the money, love like you've never been hurt and dance like no one is watching
Give whatever you are doing and whoever you are with the gift of your attention.
I am not overly impressed by the great names and reputations of those who might be trying to beat me to an invention... . Its their 'ideas' that appeal to me.
Forget about the consequences of failure. Failure is only a temporary change in direction to set you straight for your next success.
He who has great power should use it lightly.
You can not step twice into the same river, for other waters are continually flowing on.
It's not the daily increase but daily decrease. Hack away at the unessential.
With malice toward none, with charity for all.
High expectations are the key to everything.
is a choice to focus one's being in a certain way, to bring one's faith, commitment, creativity, and love into coordination with a particular value and purpose.
If you wish others to believe in you, you must first convince them that you believe in them.
What can be said but not practiced is better not said. What can be practiced but not spoken of is better not done.
Giving people a little more than they expect is a good way to get back more than you'd expect.
It's your attitude not your aptitude that determines your altitude.
Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give.
I am again fairly settled down to the pleasant duties of an old fashioned Virginia house-keeper, steady as a clock, busy as a bee, and as cheerful as a cricket.
The test we must set for ourselves is not to march alone but to march in such a way that others will wish to join us.
Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgement that something else is more important than fear.
That which does not kill you makes you stronger.
Nothing can bring you peace but yourself.
In life you can never be too kind or too fair ; everyone you meet is carrying a heavy load. When you go through your day expressing kindness and courtesy to all you meet, you leave behind a feeling of warmth and good cheer, and you help alleviate the burdens everyone is struggling with.
When you face your fear, most of the time you will discover that it was not really such a big threat after all. We all need some form of deeply rooted, powerful motivation - it empowers us to overcome obstacles so we can live our dreams.
The key to everything is patience. You get the chicken by hatching the egg, not by smashing it open.
It's a funny thing about life, if you refuse to accept anything but the best, you often get it.
Think of the magic of that foot, comparatively small, upon which your whole weight rests. It's a miracle, and the dance, is a celebration of that miracle.
Do not wait for ideal circumstances, nor for the best opportunities, they will never come.
The dove is my emblem... . I want to save and advance human life, not destroy it... . I am proud of the fact that I never invented weapons to kill.
Adversity is the diamond dust that heaven polishes its jewels with.
Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept on trying when there seemed to be no hope at all.
The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, worry about the future, or anticipate troubles but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly.
Embrace that small things lead to big things.
Weakness of attitude becomes weakness of character.
Many of us spend half of our time wishing for things we could have, if we didn't spend half of our time wishing.
Be all you can be.
There are no gains without pains.
It is not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves.
My main purpose in life is to make money so I can afford to go on creating more inventions.
Even when change is elective, it will disorient you. You may go through anxiety. You will miss aspects of your former life. It doesn't matter. The trick is to know in advance of making any big change that you're going to be thrown off your feet by it. So you prepare for this inevitable disorientation and steady yourself to get through it. Then you take the challenge, make the change, and achieve your dream.
You can make more friends in two months by becoming interested in other people than you can in two years by trying to get other people interested in you.
The best job goes to the person who can get it done without passing the buck or coming back with excuses.
It is not enough to have a good mind, the main thing is to use it well.
One reason so few of us achieve what we truly want is that we never direct our focus ; we never concentrate our power. Most people dabble their way through life, never deciding to master anything in particular.
Believe it can be done. When you believe something can be done, really believe, your mind will find the ways to do it. Believing a solution paves the way to solution.
The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.
One ought never to turn one's back on a threatened danger and try to run away from it. If you do that, you will double the danger. But if you meet it promptly and without flinching, you will reduce the danger by half. Never run away from anything. Never !
They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself.
Surmounting difficulty is the crucible that forms character.
The most incomprehensible thing about the world is that it is comprehensible.
I believe that it is better to tell the truth than a lie. I believe it is better to be free than to be a slave. And I believe it is better to know than to be ignorant.
My faith is in the younger generation, the modern generation, out of them will come my workers. They will work out the whole problem, like lions.
You. too, can determine what you want. You can decide on your major objectives, targets, aims, and destination. quotes
The "how" thinker gets problems solved effectively because he wastes no time with futile "ifs".
Be like the turtle. If he didn't stick his neck out, he wouldn't get anywhere at all.
Without a general an army is lost.
Our intentions create our reality.
When a problem comes along, study it until you are completely knowledgeable. Then find that weak spot, break the problem apart, and the rest will be easy.
Every life form seems to strive to its maximum except human beings. How tall will a tree grow ? As tall as it possibly can. Human beings, on the other hand, have been given the dignity of choice. You can choose to be all or you can choose to be less. Why not stretch up to the full measure of the challenge and see what all you can do ?
The most interesting thing about a postage stamp is the persistence with which it sticks to its job.
Men occasionally stumble over the truth, but most of them pick themselves up and hurry off as if nothing had happened.
You will become as small as your controlling desire, as great as your dominant aspiration.
People seem not to see that their opinion of the world is also a confession of their character.
To reach a port we must sail, sometimes with the wind and sometimes against it. But we must not drift or lie at anchor.
In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.
Just smiling can do wonders for your attitude
To gain more abundance a person needs more skills and needs to be more creative and cooperative.
Love is blind, friendship closes its eyes.
Even though I am nearly deaf, I seem to be gifted with a kind of inner hearing which enables me to detect sounds and noises which the ordinary person does not hear.
The most important thing a father can do for his children is to love their mother.
He who conquers himself has won a greater victory than he who conquers a city.
Success is dependent upon the glands - sweat glands.
Be happy. It's one way of being wise.
Change your thoughts and you change your world.
The foundation my parents laid down with our faith continues to be my core.
Genius is one per cent inspiration and ninety-nine per cent perspiration. Accordingly, a 'genius' is often merely a talented person who has done all of his or her homework.