Favorite Inspirational Quotes

“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” John F. Kennedy - I believe this quote is telling me that if I am really grateful, if I really appreciate something, then I will act as if I am grateful. It’s like the kid who is given a present that he doesn’t like. Mom or Dad tells him to say, “Thank you.” He does so grudgingly and you know he really doesn’t mean it. It hurts the receiver of the grudging thanks. You know he will not…

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“There are two ways of attaining an important end, force and perseverance; the silent power of the latter grows irresistible with time.” Anne Sophie Swetchine - When I think of it, force does seem noisy. It also tends to raise resistance which is not easily overcome, if it can be overcome at all. I guess it would depend upon how much force you can bring to bear. Force is also about a larger expenditure of energy. How long can you go along trying to…

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“Do not wait; the time will never be ‘just right’. Start where you stand, and work with whatever tools you may have at your command, and better tools will be found as you go along.” Napoleon Hill - Don’t wait for everything to be perfect. Don’t wait for the best tools. Don’t wait till all the best people are available. Don’t wait till you have all the money needed to get the best of what you want. Don’t wait till the time is just right. You will very seldom have all…

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