Success depends in a very large measure upon individual initiative and exertion, and cannot be achieved except by a dint of hard work.
Anna Pavlova
The vision must be followed by the venture. It is not enough to stare up the steps - we must step up the stairs.
Vance Havner
As human beings, we are vulnerable to confusing the unprecedented with the improbable. In our everyday experience, if something has never happened before, we are generally safe in assuming it is not going to happen in the future, but the exceptions can kill you and climate change is one of those exceptions.
Al Gore
Blessed is the influence of one true, loving human soul on another.
George Eliot
If you take responsibility for yourself you will develop a hunger to accomplish your dreams.
Les Brown
Never, ever underestimate the importance of having fun.
Randy Pausch
Tomorrow hopes we have learned something from yesterday.
John Wayne
Eloquent speech is not from lip to ear, but rather from heart to heart.
William Jennings Bryan
A lot of people resist transition and therefore never allow themselves to enjoy who they are. Embrace the change, no matter what it is; once you do, you can learn about the new world you're in and take advantage of it.
Nikki Giovanni
The essence of all beautiful art, all great art, is gratitude.
Friedrich Nietzsche
After every storm the sun will smile; for every problem there is a solution, and the soul's indefeasible duty is to be of good cheer.
William R. Alger
Think left and think right and think low and think high. Oh, the thinks you can think up if only you try!
Dr. Seuss
Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist them - that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like.
Lao Tzu
Life is full of beauty. Notice it. Notice the bumble bee, the small child, and the smiling faces. Smell the rain, and feel the wind. Live your life to the fullest potential, and fight for your dreams.
Let your hopes, not your hurts, shape your future.
Robert H. Schuller
It is the nature of the strong heart, that like the palm tree it strives ever upwards when it is most burdened.
Philip Sidney
When adversity strikes, that's when you have to be the most calm. Take a step back, stay strong, stay grounded and press on.
LL Cool J
Bridges become frames for looking at the world around us.
Bruce Jackson
The knowledge from an enlightened person breaks on the hard rocks of ignorance.
Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
It is always the simple that produces the marvelous.
Amelia Barr
When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive - to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love.
Marcus Aurelius
With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts.
Eleanor Roosevelt
When you catch a glimpse of your potential, that's when passion is born.
Zig Ziglar
If the impulse to daring and bravery is too fierce and violent, stay it with guidance and instruction.
Xun Zi
Flow with whatever may happen and let your mind be free. Stay centered by accepting whatever you are doing. This is the ultimate.
Zhuangzi
You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.
Marcus Aurelius
Let there be no purpose in friendship save the deepening of the spirit.
Khalil Gibran
