Quote of the day

The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and a lightning bug

--- Mark Twain ---

A vacation is having nothing to do and all day to do it in

--- Robert Orben ---

Someone's sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago

--- Warren Buffett --- 

If life is so blue then select another color from the rainbow

For every minute you are angry you lose one minute of happiness 

"The Most Important Thing In Communication Is ~ To Hear What Is Not Being Said."

We met for one of two reasons. Either you're a blessing or a lesson.

The equal right of all citizens to health, education, work, food, security, culture, science and well-being is what I wish for all

--- Fidel Castro --- 

My first day back at work has inspired me to book my next vacation 

I've learned that fear limits you and your vision

--- Soledad O'Brien --- 

“In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: it goes on.”
― Robert Frost

I wake up every day with this in my head.

I live by this rule (quote) : "Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards"

Winning takes talent, to repeat takes character.

--- John Wooden --- 

A real friend is one who walks in when the rest of the world walks out

Your secrets are safe with me....... I wasn't even listening 

Families are like fudge -- mostly sweet with a few nuts

--- Les Dawson ---

Life can only be understood backwards but it must be lived forwards.

The grandchildren should not bear the debts of the grandparents

--- Nassim Nicholas Taleb ---

Everyone needs a house to live in, but a supportive family is what builds a home

--- Anthony Liccione ---

Some people are so poor all they have is money

Do things for people not for who they are or what they can do for you, but because of who you are

--- Harold S. Kushner --- 

A nation does not have to be cruel to be tough

--- Franklin D. Roosevelt --- 

Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe.

Albert Einstein

We build statues out of snow and weep to see them melt

--- Walter Scott ---

The best leaders are those most interested in surrounding themselves with assistants and associates smarter than they are. They are frank in admitting this and are willing to pay for such talents.

Antos Parrish

that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like.

Lao Tzu

The best place to find a helping hand, is at the end of your arm.

Would you like me to give you a formula for success? It’s quite simple, really: Double your rate of failure. You are thinking of failure as the enemy of success. But it isn’t at all. You can be discouraged by failure or you can learn from it, so go ahead and make mistakes. Make all you can. Because remember that’s where you will find success.”

– Thomas J. Watson

Here comes one -

"When luck is on your side, it is not the time to be modest or timid. It is the time to go for the biggest success you can possibly achieve."

The quote explains how to utilize your luck for your benefit when its on your side.

Bingo Nice

Spread love everywhere you go: first of all in your own house. Give love to your children, to your wife or husband, to a next door neighbor. Let no one ever come to you without leaving better and happier. Be the living expression of God’s kindness; kindness in your face, kindness in your eyes, kindness in your smile, kindness in your warm greeting.

– Mother Theresa

True love is not a strong, fiery, impetuous passion. It is, on the contrary, an element calm and deep. It looks beyond mere externals, and is attracted by qualities alone. It is wise and discriminating, and its devotion is real and abiding.

Ellen G. White

It is an old habit with theologians to beat the living with the bones of the dead

--- Robert Green Ingersoll ---

A girl must marry for love, and keep on marrying until she finds it

--- Zsa Zsa Gabor ---

The world is a dangerous place to live; not because of the people who are evil, but because of the people who don't do anything about it.

Albert Einstein

You can't buy happiness but you can buy tea and that's kind of the same thing

People who succeed have momentum. The more they succeed, the more they want to succeed and the more they find a way to succeed. Similarly, when someone is failing, the tendency is to get on a downward spiral that can even become a self-fulfilling prophecy. 

-Tony Robbins

Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a harder battle

I would rather be a little nobody than to be a evil somebody

You’re supposed to let go of the past and start off new. You’re supposed to forgive all those who have hurt you and be open to new relationships, with open arms. That is why it is called the ‘New’ Year. May you have a Happy New Year.

"Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something."
Platon

Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.
Nelson Mandela

You're only given a little spark of madness. You mustn't lose it

--- Robin Williams  ---

Every morning has a new beginning, a new blessing, a new hope. It’s a perfect day because it’s God’s gift. Have a blessed, hopeful perfect day to begin with.

Those who aren't team players must learn to accept rules

--- Saudi energy minister --- 

Here's one of my favourites:

“Fate gives all of us three teachers, three friends, three enemies, and three great loves in our lives. But these twelve are always disguised, and we can never know which one is which until we’ve loved them, left them, or fought them.”

If you can't be kind, be quiet

--- Unknown --- 

“You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.” ...

Be willing to be uncomfortable. Be comfortable being uncomfortable. It may get tough, but it’s a small price to pay for living a dream.

I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the water to create many ripples

Tomorrow, is the first blank page of a 365 page book. Write a good one.