Positive Quote Of The Day December 2015

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"Human nature is not a machine to be built after a model, and set to do exactly the work prescribed for it, but a tree, which requires to grow and develop itself on all sides, according to the tendency of the inward forces which make it a living thing."- John Stuart Mill (1806-1883) English Philosopher, Economist

[Jeff]

Good thought to start the month on Frankie!:thumbsup:

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You are essentially who you create yourself to be and all that occurs in your life is the result of your own making.
Stephen Richards, Think Your way to Success: Let Your Dreams Run Free

[Jeff]

Good one!

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Six essential qualities that are the key to success: Sincerity, personal integrity, humility, courtesy, wisdom, charity.-- Dr. William Menninger

[Jeff]

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"Aerodynamically a bumblebee shouldn't be able to fly, but the bumblebee doesn't know that so it goes on flying anyway."- Mary Kay Ash (1915 - 2001) American Businesswoman, founder Mary Kay Cosmetics

[Jeff]

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To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe.— Anatole France

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"The greatest achievement of the human spirit is to live up to one's opportunities, and to make the most of one's resources."- Luc de Clapiers, Marquis de Vauvenargues (1715 - 1747) French Essayist

[Jeff]

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"Employment gives health, sobriety, and morals. Constant employment and well-paid labor produce general prosperity, content, and cheerfulness."- Daniel Webster

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"Common sense is the knack of seeing things as they are, and doing things as they ought to be done." - Harriet Beecher Stowe (1811 - 1896)American Novelist

[Jeff]

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"America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." ― Abraham Lincoln

[Jeff]

So true!

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The best mask for demoralization is daring.-- Lucan (Marcus Annaeus Lucanus) (39-65) Roman Poet

[Jeff]

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"Let no man turn aside, ever so slightly, from the broad path of honour, on the plausible pretence that he is justified by the goodness of his end. All good ends can be worked out by good means."- Charles Dickens (1812 - 1870) English Novelist

[Jeff]

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"I can give you a six-word formula for success: Think things through - then follow through."- Eddie Rickenbacker (1890 - 1973) American Aviator and Business Executive

[Jeff]

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The greatest pleasure of life is love.— Euripides

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One resolution I have made, and try always to keep, is this: "To rise above the little things."-- John Burroughs (1837-1921) American Naturalist and Writer

[Jeff]

Words to live by!:thumbsup:

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"I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection."- Thomas Paine (1737-1809) British-American Writer

[Jeff]

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"When defeat comes, accept it as a signal that your plans are not sound. Rebuild those plans and set sail once more toward your coveted goal."- Napoleon Hill (1883 - 1970) American Motivational Speaker

[Jeff]

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"The manner in which it is given is worth more than the gift."- Pierre Corneille (1606-1684) French Playwright

[Jeff]

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"One's true happiness depends more upon one's own judgment of one's self, on a consciousness of rectitude in action and intention, and in the approbation of those few who judge impartially, than upon the applause of the unthinking undiscerning multitude, who are apt to cry Hosanna today, and tomorrow, Crucify him."- Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) American Statesman and Scientist

[Jeff]

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"It is a fine thing to have ability, but the ability to discover ability in others is the true test." - Elbert Hubbard

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Thought is the blossom; language the bud; action the fruit behind it.
-- Ralph Waldo Emerson

[Jeff]

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"When someone does something good, applaud! You will make two people happy."
- Samuel Goldwyn

[Jeff]

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"Do not be too timid and squeamish about your actions. All life is an experiment."
- Ralph Waldo Emerson

[Jeff]

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What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.— Ralph Waldo Emerson

[Jeff]

Great one!

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"It is the highest form of self-respect to admit mistakes and to make amends for them." John J. McCloy (1895 - 1989) American Lawyer and Presidential Advisor

[Jeff]

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For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.



MERRY CHRISTMAS!

[Jeff]

Nice!:thumbsup:

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"The greater the obstacle, the more glory in overcoming it."- Moliere (Jean Baptiste Poquelin) (1622 - 1673) French Playwright

[Jeff]

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"Be of good cheer. Do not think of today's failures, but of the success that may come tomorrow. You have set yourselves a difficult task, but you will succeed if you persevere; and you will find a joy in overcoming obstacles."- Helen Keller (1880 - 1968) American Writer

[Jeff]

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"I believe with all my heart that civilization has produced nothing finer than a man or woman who thinks and practices true tolerance."- Frank Knox

[Jeff]

Not sure on this one Frankie! Somethings I think society needs to say, "hey, that's just stupid. Knock it off!" For example, pants that sag to show boxers so men/boys walk like penguins!

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"Man's greatest actions are performed in minor struggles. Life, misfortune, isolation, abandonment and poverty are battlefields which have their heroes - obscure heroes who are at times greater than illustrious heroes."- Victor Hugo (1802-1885) French Writer

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Not sure on this one Frankie! Somethings I think society needs to say, "hey, that's just stupid. Knock it off!" For example, pants that sag to show boxers so men/boys walk like penguins!

I don't think Frank anticipated Saggy Pants. :D;)

[Jeff]

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"Despite some of the horrors and barbarisms of modern life which appall and grieve us, life has - or has the potential of - such richness, joy and adventure as were unknown to our ancestors except in their dreams."- Arthur Holly Compton (1892 - 1962)

[Jeff]

Very true!

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"It is the highest form of self-respect to admit mistakes and to make amends for them."- John J. McCloy (1895 - 1989) American Lawyer and Presidential Advisor