Inspirational Quotes - Page 190

Throughout the centuries there were men who took first steps, down new roads, armed with nothing but their own vision.

People seldom see the halting and painful steps by which the most insignificant success is achieved.

A human being is part of a whole called by us the universe.

Everyone has two choices. We're either full of love... or full of fear.

Teach the children so it will not be necessary to teach the adults.

A wee child toddling in a wonder world, I prefer to their dogma my excursions into the natural gardens where the voice of the Great Spirit is heard in the twittering of birds, the rippling of mighty waters, and the sweet breathing of flowers. If this is Paganism, then at present, at least, I am a Pagan.

You are a success when you have made friends with your past, are focused on the present, and are optimistic about your future

It isn't hard to be good from time to time in sports. What is tough, is being good every day.

Fear comes from uncertainty. When we are absolutely certain, whether of our worth or worthlessness, we are almost impervious to fear.

The greatest missionary is the Bible in the mother tongue. It needs no furlough and is never considered a foreigner.

When kindness has left people, even for a few moments, we become afraid of them as if their reason had left them. When it has left a place where we have always found it, it is like shipwreck; we drop from security into something malevolent and bottomless.

We will never have true civilization until we have learned to recognize the rights of others.

Every man is a creature of the age in which he lives and few are able to raise themselves above the ideas of the time.

I am rooted, but I flow.

The way to experience ultimate happiness is to let go of all worries and regrets, and to know that being happy is the most satisfying of life's feelings. Reflect back on all the progress in your life and allow the positive, creative and joyous thoughts to outshine and overwhelm any sorrow or grief that may linger in the recesses of your mind. Knowing that disease and disaster are natural parts of life is the key to overcoming adversity with a calm and happy spirit. Happiness is waiting there in front of you. Only you can decide whether or not you choose to experience it. Take this to heart.

I've never understood activity holidays since we seem to have far too much activity in our daily lives as it is. Find a culture where loafing is the order of the day and where they don't understand our need to be constantly doing things. Find somewhere you can have a hammock holiday.

Perhaps the surest test of an individual's integrity is his refusal to do or say anything that would damage his self-respect.

Rough diamonds may sometimes be mistaken for worthless pebbles.

A life without purpose is a languid, drifting thing; Every day we ought to review our purpose, saying to ourselves: This day let me make a sound beginning, for what we have hitherto done is naught!

Dogs have a way of finding the people who need them, Filling an emptiness we don't even know we have.

What we need is more people who specialize in the impossible.

Astrology and all these mystical things are generally signs of a weak mind; therefore as soon as they are becoming prominent in our minds, we should see a physician, take good food, and rest.

To know your Enemy, you must become your Enemy.

If a man loses anything and goes back and looks carefully for it, he will find it.

Anytime a woman competes with another woman she demeans herself.