Character

“ The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy. ”

― Martin Luther King, Jr. 

What I learned from these teachers

 “ I have learned silence from the talkative, toleration from the intolerant, and kindness from the unkind; yet, strange, I am ungrateful to those teachers. ”

― Khalil Gibran 

Dreams

   “ If one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life which he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours. ”

― Henry David Thoreau

Relationships

“ Those old adages - you attract more with honey; do unto others - are true. You can get attention by being acerbic or mean or making a bizarre comment. But by being nice, being empathetic, building relationships and listening, people begin to recognize that you're thoughtful and respectful of their position. ”

― Shelley Moore Capito 

Forgiveness

Bitterness...

   “ I know from personal experience how damaging it can be to live with bitterness and unforgiveness. I like to say it's like taking poison and hoping your enemy will die. And it really is that harmful to us to live this way. ”

― Joyce Meyer 

Are you about to give up?

   “ When you get into a tight place and everything goes against you, till it seems as though you could not hang on a minute longer, never give up then, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn. ”

― Harriet Beecher Stowe 

How to become a winner

   “ You were born to win, but to be a winner, you must plan to win, prepare to win, and expect to win. ”

― Zig Ziglar 

Accept Challenges

   “ You have to remember that the hard days are what make you stronger. The bad days make you realize what a good day is. If you never had any bad days, you would never have that sense of accomplishment! ”

― Aly Raisman 

Marriage Battle

   “ All married couples should learn the art of battle as they should learn the art of making love. Good battle is objective and honest - never vicious or cruel. Good battle is healthy and constructive, and brings to a marriage the principles of equal partnership. ”

― Ann Landers 

What kind of goals do you have?

“ People are not lazy. They simply have impotent goals - that is, goals that do not inspire them. ”

― Tony Robbins 

Life Failures

  “ Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up. ”

― Thomas A. Edison

Patriotism

  “ Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it. ”

― Mark Twain 

Triumph over old age

  “ To keep the heart unwrinkled, to be hopeful, kindly, cheerful, reverent - that is to triumph over old age. ”

― Thomas Bailey Aldrich 

Good Humour

   “ Good humor is a tonic for mind and body. It is the best antidote for anxiety and depression. It is a business asset. It attracts and keeps friends. It lightens human burdens. It is the direct route to serenity and contentment. ”

― Grenville Kleiser 

Make the most of life

   “ There's a big, wonderful world out there for you. It belongs to you. It's exciting and stimulating and rewarding. Don't cheat yourselves out of this promise. ”

― Nancy Reagan 

Looking Back

  “We should not look back unless it is to derive useful lessons from past errors, and for the purpose of profiting by dearly bought experience.”

― George Washington 

Your looks

“You should take some responsibility for the way you present yourself. But you should not be hung up on your looks, whether you are ugly or handsome, because it isn't an achievement.”

― Christopher Reeve 

Keep Body Fit: Keep Mind Fit

 “To keep the body in good health is a duty... otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear.”

― Buddha 

Determination

Determination...

   “You've done it before and you can do it now. See the positive possibilities. Redirect the substantial energy of your frustration and turn it into positive, effective, unstoppable determination.”

― Ralph Marston 

Motivation is a daily meal

   “People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing - that's why we recommend it daily.”

― Zig Ziglar