
Always give without remembering and always receive without forgetting.
Avoid negative people at all costs. They are the greatest destroyers of self-confidence and self-esteem.

Always give without remembering and always receive without forgetting.
Avoid negative people at all costs. They are the greatest destroyers of self-confidence and self-esteem.

Mount Rushmore National Monument is located in South Dakota’s Black Hills. The sculptured figures of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln stand watch.
Happiness depends more upon the internal frame of a person’s own mind, than the externals in the world.
The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.

I’m fulfilled in what I do. I never thought that a lot of money or fine clothes–the finer things of life–would make you happy. My concept of happiness is to be filled in a spiritual sense.
From Psalm 66:10-12: “For you, O God, have tested us; you have tried us as silver is tried. You brought us into the net; you laid burdens on our backs; you let people ride over our heads; we went through fire and through water; yet you have brought us out to a spacious place.”

Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going.
If you don’t change what you are doing today, all of your tomorrows will look like yesterday.

A complete holiday from self-pity is necessary to success.
From Psalm 30:5: “For His anger is but for a moment; His favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may linger for the night, but joy comes with the morning.”

Integrity makes my job easier. It’s deception and dishonesty that requires so much diligent effort.
I’ve never felt like you could develop character without adversity.
American football coach Bobby Bowden (1929-2021) coached the Florida State Seminoles from 1976 to 2009. He is considered to be one of college football’s greatest coaches. Being a Christian, Bowden credited his success in coaching to his faith.

Our ultimate aim in life is not to be healthy, wealthy, prosperous, or problem free. Our ultimate aim in life is to bring glory to God.
From Psalm 86:12: “I give thanks to You, O Lord my God, with my whole heart, and I will glorify Your name forever.”

I’m always thinking one step ahead. Like a carpenter that makes stairs.
I wish there was a way to know you’re in the good old days before you’ve actually left them.
Andy Bernard is a character from the American comedy television series “The Office.” Actor Ed Helms (born 1974) plays the role of Andy.

My middle name really is perseverance. Maybe people need to have that kind of particular core driving them.
I believe staying young at heart is all in one’s personal attitude . . . you can’t instill that in anyone.
Rita Moreno (born 1931) is a Puerto Rican-born American actress, dancer, and singer. In 1961, she received an Oscar as Best Supporting Actress in “West Side Story.” During her long and distinguished career, she has received awards for her television, theatrical, and musical works.

God’s voice isn’t all that difficult to hear. It’s right there, ink on paper. Count on it–that book will never lead you astray.
From Psalm 38:15: “But it is for you, O Lord, that I wait; it is you, O Lord my God, who will answer.”