Positive Quote Of The Day April 2017

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"You must never confuse faith that you will prevail in the end - which you can never afford to lose - with the discipline to confront the most brutal facts of your current reality, whatever they might be."- James Stockdale (1923 - 2005) American Naval Officer and Prisoner of War

[Jeff]

Excellent thought!

[pjbs35a]

"Unswerving loyalty to duty, constant devotion to truth, and a clear conscience will overcome every discouragement and surely lead the way to usefulness and high achievement."- Grover Cleveland

[Jeff]

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[pjbs35a]

When we can no longer change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.
— Viktor Frankl

[Jeff]

I like it!:thumbsup:

[pjbs35a]

“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.” **Matthew‬ *6:34‬ *NIV‬‬

[Jeff]

Very true!:thumbsup:

[pjbs35a]

"There is a sense of exhilaration that comes from facing head-on the hard truths and saying, "We will never give up. We will never capitulate. It might take a long time, but we will find a way to prevail.""- Jim Collins, from his book, Good to Great (1958) American business consultant

[Jeff]

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[pjbs35a]

"As the body needs physical exercise in order to remain in fit condition, man's spirit also requires the spiritual exercise derived when he confronts his problems and combats life's vicissitudes."- William Sahakian and Mabel Lewis Sahakian, describing the philosophy of Epictetus (1922 - 1986)

[Jeff]

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[pjbs35a]

"Any person capable of angering you becomes your master; he can anger you only when you permit yourself to be disturbed by him."- Epictetus (55 AD - 135 AD) Greek Philosopher

[Jeff]

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[pjbs35a]

"Why should I? When somebody insulted Caruso, did he sing an aria for them? - Explaining why he did not hit a motorist after the latter abused him following an accident."- Joe Louis (1914 - 1981) American Heavyweight Boxer

[pjbs35a]

"Virtue means doing the right thing, in relation to the right person, at the right time, to the right extent, in the right manner, and for the right purpose. Thus, to give money away is quite a simple task, but for the act to be virtuous, the donor must give to the right person, for the right purpose, in the right amount, in the right manner, and at the right time."- Aristotle

[Jeff]

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[pjbs35a]

Despite the success cult, men are most deeply moved not by the reaching of the goal, but by the grandness of the effort involved in getting there.-- Max Lerner (1902-1992) American Educator, Columnist

[Jeff]

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[pjbs35a]

Amor Fati - "Love Your Fate", which is in fact your life.— Friedrich Nietzsche

[Jeff]

:thumbsup:good one

[pjbs35a]

"Individual commitment to a group effort, that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work."- Vince Lombardi (1913 - 1970)
American Football Coach

[Jeff]

:thumbsup:very true

[pjbs35a]

"You can't climb up to the second floor without a ladder. When you set your aim too high and don't fulfill it, then your enthusiasm turns to bitterness. Try for a goal that's reasonable, and then gradually raise it. That's the only way to get to the top."- Emil Zatopek (1922 - 2000) Middle Distance Runner

[Jeff]

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[pjbs35a]

"My motto was to keep swinging. Whether I was in a slump or feeling badly or having trouble off the field, the only thing to do was to keep swinging."- Hank Aaron (1934)
American Baseball Player (Retired)

[Jeff]

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[pjbs35a]

""What is morality" she asked. "Judgement to distinguish right and wrong, vision to see the truth, courage to act upon it, dedication to that which is good, integrity to stand by the good at any price."" - Ayn Rand (1905 - 1982) Russian-American Writer and Philosopher

[pjbs35a]

He felt that he could forgive anything to anyone, because happiness was the greatest agent of purification."- Ayn Rand (1905-1982) Russian-American Writer and Philosopher










He Is Risen!

[Jeff]

:thumbsup:Nice!

[pjbs35a]

Never walk away from failure. On the contrary, study it carefully and imaginatively for its hidden assets.-- Michael Korda

[Jeff]

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[pjbs35a]

Without continual growth and progress, such words as improvement, achievement, and success have no meaning.-- Benjamin Franklin

[Jeff]

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[pjbs35a]

Character, not circumstances, makes the person.-- Booker T. Washington

[Jeff]

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[pjbs35a]

"Don't allow yourself to be intimidated! There is more than one road to joy."
- Author Pascal Bruckner, The Paradox of Love (1948 )French writer

[pjbs35a]

"We tend to make courage too dramatic. Courage is often doing something simple, unpleasant, or boring again and again until we get it down pat. People who are physically challenged and who have the determination to get around their handicaps are great examples because their courage makes them test their limits every day."- Dave Thomas (1932 - 2002) American Businessman, Founder of Wendy's International Restaurant Chain

[Jeff]

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[pjbs35a]

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

[Jeff]

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[pjbs35a]

Unrest of spirit is a mark of life; one problem after another presents itself and in the solving of them we can find our greatest pleasure.— Karl Menninger

[Jeff]

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Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.— Harriet Tubman

[Jeff]

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[pjbs35a]

“Love: It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.” 1 Corinthians‬ 13:5‬ NIV‬‬

[Jeff]

:thumbsup:nice!

[pjbs35a]

"Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power." - Abraham Lincoln (1809 - 1865) 16th President of the United States

[Jeff]

:thumbsup:great thought

[pjbs35a]

"An army of sheep led by a lion would defeat an army of lions led by a sheep."- Arab proverb

[Jeff]

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[pjbs35a]

"Adversity has the effect of eliciting talents which, in prosperous circumstances, would have lain dormant." - Horace (65-8 BC) Roman Poet

[Jeff]

Very true!

[pjbs35a]

In the hopes of reaching the moon men fail to see the flowers that blossom at their feet.— Albert Schweitzer

[Jeff]

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"Whether they be old or young, rich or poor, high or low, wise or foolish, ignorant or learned, every individual is seen to be strongly actuated by a desire to be seen, heard, talked of, approved, and respected."- John Adams (1735 - 1826) Second U.S. President

[Jeff]

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