David Viscott Quotes

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To love and be loved is to feel the sun from both sides.

If you have the courage to begin, you have the courage to succeed.

David Viscott (1938-1996) was an American psychiatrist and author.

Jerry Rice Quotes

Today I will do what others won’t, so tomorrow I can accomplish what others can’t.

My secret is that there are no shortcuts for hard work, determination, and having that “don’t give up attitude.”

Jerry Rice (born 1962) is an American Hall of Fame professional football player.  He played 20 seasons in the NFL, where he won three Super Bowls as a member of the San Francisco 49ers.  His penchant for spending extra time on the practice field was one of the keys to his success.

Recipe for Success

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Childhood dreams

Goals undefined

Future’s clarity

Waiting, to be defined

 

Youthful path

Faithful seeds sowed

Love’s tenderness cares

Waiting, harvest so proud

 

Days lengthen

Filled with hope’s gifts

Efforts bring rewards

Waiting, actions upshift

 

Tomorrow

Life’s follow-through

Strength in discipline

Waiting, lasting breakthrough

 

Leaving home

Granted access

Past always teaching

Recipe for success

 

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Zig Ziglar Quotes

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If you are not willing to learn, no one can help you.  If you are determined to learn, no one can stop you.

Some of us learn from other people’s mistakes, and the rest of us have to be other people.

Zig Ziglar (1926-2012) was an American author and motivational speaker.  He inspired many with his wit, optimism, and Christian faith.

James E. Casey Quotes

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One measure of your success will be the degree to which you build up others who work with you.

Never promise more than you can deliver, and always deliver what you promise.

James E. Casey (1888-1983) was an American businessman.  He would be best remembered as one of the founders of American Messenger Company in 1907, which will later become known as UPS (United Parcel Service). 

Samuel Beckett Quotes

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Ever tried.  Ever failed.  No matter.  Try again.  Fail again.  Fail better.

The creation of the world did not take place once and for all time, but takes place every day.

Samuel Beckett (1906-1989) was an Irish writer who enjoyed crafting short stories, poems, and novels.

Viola Davis Quotes

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Anything can be achieved with a good, healthy dose of courage.

Relationships change us and make us grow.

Viola Davis (born 1965) is an American actress and film producer.  She is one of a handful of performers to have earned an Academy Award, an Emmy Award, a Grammy Award, and a Tony Award.

Thomas Edison Quotes

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Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.

Our greatest weakness lies in giving up.  The  most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.

Thomas Edison (1847-1931) was an American inventor and businessman.  His birthplace was Milan, Ohio.

Patsy Cline Quotes

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I would never have gone anywhere if it hadn’t been for Mother’s faith and support.

If you can’t do it with feeling, don’t.

Patsy Cline (1932-1963) was an American music singer.  She became one of the first country music artists to successfully cross over into pop music.

Zig Ziglar Quotes

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When you focus on problems, you get more problems.  When you focus on possibilities, you have more opportunities.

You were designed for accomplishment, engineered for success, and endowed with the seeds of greatness.

Zig Ziglar (1926-2012) was an American author and motivational speaker.  He inspired many with his wit, optimism, and Christian faith.