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A man is not old until regrets take the place of dreams. – John Barrymore, 1882-1942, American Actor
This life is worth living, we can say, since it is what we make it. – William James, 1842-1910, American Psychologist/Professor/Author
The man who has done his level best... is a success, even though the world may write him down a failure. – B.C. Forbes, 1880-1954, Scottish Journalist
The man who has done his level best... is a success, even though the world may write him down a failure. – B.C. Forbes, 1880-1954, Scottish Journalist
This life is worth living, we can say, since it is what we make it. – William James, 1842-1910, American Psychologist/Professor/Author
Peace and justice are two sides of the same coin. – Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1890-1969, 34th President of the United States
Only the weak are cruel. Gentleness can only be expected from the strong. – Leo Buscaglia, 1924-1998, American Author and Expert on Love and Human Relationships
For every minute you remain angry, you give up sixty seconds of peace of mind. – Ralph Waldo Emerson, 1803-1882, American Poet and Essayist
Teamwork is what the Green Bay Packers were all about. They didn't do it for individual glory. They did it because they loved one another. – Vince Lombardi, 1913-1970, Hall of Fame American Football Coach
Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value. – Albert Einstein, 1879-1955, German-born American Physicist
You know you are on the road to success if you would do your job, and not be paid for it. – Oprah Winfrey, American Talk Show Host/Actress/Entrepreneur
A wise person should have money in their head, but not in their heart. – Jonathan Swift, 1667-1745, Anglo-Irish Writer and Satirist
Defeat is not the worst of failures. Not to have tried is the true failure. – George E. Woodbury, 1855-1930, American Literary Critic and Poet
We become just by performing just actions, temperate by performing temperate actions, brave by performing brave actions. – Aristotle, 384-322 B.C., Greek Philosopher
All human beings should try to learn before they die what they are running from, and to, and why. – James Thurber, 1894-1961, American Cartoonist/Humorist/Author
Fair peace becomes men; ferocious anger belongs to beasts. – Ovid, 43 B.C. -17 A.D., Roman Poet
The only thing monëy gives you is the freedom of not worrying about monëy.
– Johnny Carson, 1925-2005, American Comedian/Writer/Host of "The Tonight Show"
Time is what we want most, but what we use worst. – William Penn, 1644-1718, British Religious Leader and Founder of Pennsylvania
The palest ink is better than the best memory. – Chinese Proverb
When humor goes, there goes civilization. – Erma Bombeck, 1927-1996, American Journalist/Author/Humorist
The essence of all beautiful art, all great art, is gratitude. – Friedrich Nietzsche, 1844-1900, German Philosopher
Music can change the world because it can change people. – Bono, Irish Musician/Social Activist/Lead Singer of U2
The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls. – Pablo Picasso, 1881-1973, Spanish Artist
Real integrity is doing the right thing, knowing that nobody's going to know whether you did it or not. – Oprah Winfrey, American Television Talk Show Host/Actress/Entrepreneur
In wisdom gathered over time I have found that every experience is a förm of exploration. – Ansel Adams, 1902-1984, American Photographer
To live is so startling it leaves little time for anything else. – Emily Dickinson, 1830-1886, American Poet
Love and eggs are best when they are fresh. – Russian Proverb
Instead of comparing our lot with that of those who are more fortunate than we are, we should compare it with the lot of the great majority of our fellow men. It then appears that we are among the privileged. – Helen Keller, 1880-1968, American Blind/Deaf Author and Lecturer
Courage is the most important of all the virtues, because without courage you can't practice any other virtue consistently. You can practice any virtue erratically, but nothing consistently without courage. – Maya Angelou, American Author and Poet
I have friends in overalls whose friendship I would not swap for the favor of the kings of the world. – Thomas Edison, 1847-1931, American Inventor/Entrepreneur/Founder of General Electric
Life is a series of collisions with the future; it is not the sum of what we have been, but what we yearn to be. – Jose Ortega y Gasset, 1883-1955, Spanish Philosopher
Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other. – Abraham Lincoln, 1809-1865, 16th President of the United States
Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony. – Mohandas Gandhi, 1869-1948, Indian Political and Spiritual Leader
An idea, like a ghost, must be spoken to a little before it will explain itself. – Charles Dickens, 1812-1870, British Novelist
Luck? I don't know anything about luck. I've nëver banked on it and I'm afraid of people who do. Luck to me is something else: Hard work -- and realizing what is opportunïty and what isn't. – Lucille Ball, 1911-1989, American Actress/Comedian/Star of "I Love Lucy"
Every new day begins with possibilities. It's up to us to fill it with the things that move us toward progress and peace. – Ronald Reagan, 1911-2004, 40th President of the United States
Actions, not words, are the true criterion of the attachment of friends. – George Washington, 1732-1799, 1st President of the United States
In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years. – Abraham Lincoln, 1809-1865, 16th President of the United States
There has nevër yet been a man in our history who led a life of ease whose name is worth remembering. – Theodore Roosevelt, 1858-1919, 26th President of the United States
Walking with a friend in the dark is better than walking alone in the light. – Helen Keller, 1880-1968, American Blind/Deaf Author and Lecturer
Love takes off masks that we fear we cannot live without and know we cannot live within. – James Baldwin, 1924-1987, American Novelist and Essayist
A coward is incapable of exhibiting love; it is the prerogative of the brave. – Mohandas Gandhi, 1869-1948, Indian Political and Spiritual Leader
Waste not fresh tears over old griefs. ¡V Euripides, 484-406 B.C., Greek Tragic Dramatist
The more you sweat in practice, the less you bleed in battle. ¡V Source Unknown
Let your heart feel for the afflictions and distress of everyone, and let your hand give in proportion to your purse. - George Washington, 1732-1799, 1st President of the United States
Old age is no place for sissies. – Bette Davis, 1908-1989, American Actress
You can take a chance with any man who pays his bills on time. – Terence, 185-159 B.C., Roman Writer of Comedies
Wear your learning like your watch, in a private pocket; and do not pull it out, and strike it, merely to show that you have one. – Lord Chesterfield, 1694-1773, British Statesman and Diplomat
Things don't turn up in this world until somebody turns them up. – James A. Garfield, 1831-1881, 20th President of the United States
If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude. Don't complain. – Maya Angelou, American Author and Poet
Kindness can become its own motive. We are made kind by being kind. – Eric Hoffer, 1902-1983, American Social Writer
January 10, 2006
Management is efficiency in climbing the ladder of success; leadership determines whether the ladder is leaning against the right wall. – Stephen R. Covey, American Speaker/Trainer/Author of "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People"
Self-praise is for losers. Be a wïnner. Stand for something. Always have class, and be humble. – John Madden, American Football Coach and Announcer
Derive happiness in oneself from a good day's work, from illuminating the fog that surrounds us. – Henri Matisse, 1869-1954, French Artist
Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything. – George Bernard Shaw, 1856-1950, Irish Dramatist and Nobel Peace Prïze Winner
Mystery creates wonder and wonder is the basis of man's desire to understand. – Neil Armstrong, American Astronaut and Test Pilot
Marriage is not a noun; it's a verb. It isn't something you get. It's something you do. It's the way you love your partner every day. – Barbara De Angelis, American Author and Expert on Relationships and Personal Growth