Life is a succession of lessons which must be lived to be understood.
Be of good cheer. Do not think of today’s failures, but of the success that may come tomorrow.
Helen Keller (1880-1968) was an American author and lecturer. Her own journey through blindness and deafness encouraged her to advocate for the rights of others who live with disabilities.
All music is folk music. I ain’t never heard a horse sing a song.
Women rely on friends. That’s where we draw sustenance and find safety. We can count on our women friends when we need a good laugh or a good cry.
Failure is the condiment that gives success its flavor.
There are no secrets to success. It is only the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.
If you are going to achieve excellence in big things, you develop the habit in little matters.
Colin Powell (1937-2021) was an American army officer and diplomat.
Time is something that fills the empty spaces of life.
An overnight success is ten years in the making.
Tom Clancy (1947-2013) was an American author who pioneered the techno-thriller genre.
We can change the world and make it a better place. It is in our hands to make a difference.
It is not where you start but how high you aim that matters for success.
Nelson Mandela overcame oppression and imprisonment to become President of South Africa (1994-1999). His unwavering opposition to the nation’s policy of apartheid led to much change in his beloved country.
Success is more dangerous than failure, the ripples break over a wider coastline.
It is impossible to go through life without trust: that is to be imprisoned in the worst cell of all, oneself.
Graham Greene (1904-1991) was an English writer and journalist. He has been regarded as one of the leading novelists of the 20th century.
American baseball legend, George Herman “Babe” Ruth, had a simple philosophy as a hitter: “Never let the fear of striking out get in your way.” In his major league career, he endured many, many strikeouts, but he also hit record numbers of home runs.
Journey’s imperfections
Discovering each day
Simple philosophy
Always swinging away
Freedom to meet failure
Swinging again with might
Confidence maturing
Baseball rises in flight
Pathway toward success
Achieving one more dream
Every strikeout teaches
Lessons ride each sunbeam
Vision’s bright tomorrow
Learning from yesterday
New challenges arrive
Inning’s next double play
Courage stepping out front
Embracing today’s game
Fearless in attitude
Humbleness blends with fame
Keep your head up in failure and your head down in success.
You can be passionate about anything.
Jerry Seinfeld (born 1954) is an American comedian, actor, writer, and producer. He is best known for his work on the television sitcom “Seinfeld” (1989-1998).
The greater the handicap, the greater the triumph.
To succeed, one must be creative and persistent.
John H. Johnson (1918-2005) was an American businessman and publisher.
Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.
Do not think of today’s failures, but of the success that may come tomorrow.
Helen Keller (1880-1968) was an American author and lecturer. Her own journey through blindness and deafness encouraged her to advocate for the rights of others who live with disabilities.
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