""Those who tell you it can't be done have always been around, but throughout history progress has always come from those who said it could be done.""
"""I can't"" are sad words in any language."
"""Look on the bright side"" is good advice. But what if you can't find a bright side? Stay positive and thank God anyway, and He will bring one out of the darkness."
"A cheerful disposition and an optimistic outlook are keys to success in business, family life, and every relationship."
A contented man is one who enjoys the scenery along the detour.
A crystal-clear plan is waiting right there... Just reach out and take it; It's yours through prayer.
"A deep friendship is like a rainbow. When the perfect amounts of happiness and tears are mixed, the result is a colorful bridge between two hearts."
A diamond cannot be polished without friction. Likewise a life cannot be brought to its full potential without undergoing some hardship.
A fine marriage is like a fine wine. It improves with age.
A good executive is not just a boss; he is also a servant.
A good laugh with a loved one or co-worker is often just the thing to help overcome friction and communication problems.
A great deal of what you see depends on what you are looking for.
A happy marriage is the union of two good forgivers.
"A heart overflowing with love brings light and life into a dreary, weary world."
"A key to treating people right is understanding them, and the best way to do that is to imagine yourself in their place."
A kind word spoken can make another's day. A kind word not spoken leaves an empty hole.
"A leader has two important characteristics: First, he is going somewhere. Second, he is able to persuade others to go with him."
A life can never be truly complete without God's love.
"A little bit of love can go a long, long way."
A loving soul is a loved soul.
"A man must be big enough to admit his mistakes, smart enough to profit from them, and strong enough to correct them."
A man wrapped up in himself makes a very small bundle.
A man's countenance tells you more about him than his clothes.
"A merry heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit can make you sick."
A mother is a picture of God's love.
A mother's love is fashioned after God's enduring love.
"A painting is made up of many different colors, each one important and necessary."
A sense of humour is part of the art of leadership. It's a key to getting along with people and getting things done.
A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops.
"A team is like a tool set. No one tool can do all the jobs alone, but together they can."
A time of prayer can lift you up on the wings of God's Spirit and help you see the big picture. It puts things in perspective.
"A true friend is not blind to faults, but rather, out of love, chooses to overlook them."
A truly wise man will value humility and the counsel of others.
A walk in God's creation can do you a world of good. The One who created it all wants to take your hand and give you the tour.
A warm hug from a loved one is a little bit of Heaven on Earth.
"A wise leader is not only open to counsel and help from others, but actively seeks it out."
A word of encouragement is as refreshing as a cold drink on a hot summer day.
"A working man must not forget the art of playing, lest he lose the energy and inspiration needed for his work."
Accept what you can; forgive what you can't; give what you don't have to.
"Acquiring knowledge is not an end in itself, but only a means to an end. Knowledge without purpose can be a destructive tool."
Aim as high as you can. Don't let anything limit your faith.
"All changes are difficult and sometimes costly, but if they're good changes, in the long run they pay off."
All that is given cheerfully and generously to another comes back to you and enriches your life in unexpected ways.
"All the love you give comes back to you. It may not happen right away, but in the end you'll find it's true."
"All you need to be a world changer is love, because love changes everything it touches."
"Always express appreciation first, before discussing a problem or bringing up a complaint."
"Always give each other the benefit of the doubt, because not everything is the way it might seem at first."
Always put worry in its proper place—out of your life.
Always remind yourself of your loved ones' good qualities and all you would miss if you were without them.
Always take plenty of time to make a snap decision.
Ambition is either a servant or a master. The trick is to know which it is in your life.
"An act of love and kindness may not change the course of history, but if it changes the course of someone's life, it's worth it."
"An honest, kind word spoken in love lifts the spirit and refreshes the soul."
An optimist is one who makes the best of it when he gets the worst of it.
An unkept promise is as bad as a slap in the face. An honored promise is better than an expensive bottle of perfume.
Anger makes your mouth work faster than your mind.
"Anyone can be nice to those who are nice, but the person who can be nice to those who aren't will be more blessed by God."
"Anything you've ever wanted, dreamed of, or hoped for can be yours in the beautiful paradise of the world beyond."
Appreciation is a perfect gift for any occasion.
Appreciation is an expensive gift which should be given freely.
"Are you sure you're right, or are you just being stubborn?"
Arriving home in Heaven will make the sometimes difficult journey worth it all!
"As a man grows wiser, he talks less and listens more."
"As long as you can carry on one more moment, you'll never be defeated."
"As sure as the sun rises, God's love will always be there for you."
"As you go about your day, ask yourself, ""How can I show love to God and others?"" Give that love, and watch your own problems shrink."
"As you show love and concern in the little things, you will have more love to give and more love to enjoy."
Ask and you will receive. God's promises are the key to the vault of Heaven.
"Ask God to help you develop the gift of encouragement, and He will. Then you will have something everybody needs."
Ask God to show you those who need your love and kindness. He will point them out along the way.
"At best, material success will last till the day you die; love lasts for eternity."
Avoid misunderstandings by being open and honest with others about how you feel.
Avoid pointing out others' shortcomings in public. Wait until you are able to talk to them privately or write them a note.
Avoid self-imposed pressure by avoiding unrealistic deadlines and unattainable goals.
Bad things are often good things looked at from the wrong perspective.
"Bad things happen, but they don't have to make you sour."
"Be a better person than your enemy by being nice, especially when they aren't."
Be a visionary! Only those who can picture themselves where they want to be ever get there.
"Be careful not to add to others' burdens. What you're asking or expecting of them may seem small, but it could be the last straw."
Be loving—because God is love.
"Be part of the solution, not part of the problem."
"Be thankful for what you have, not sad about what you don't have."
"Be wise, prioritize."
"Be yourself! No one will be disillusioned when they discover the ""real"" you, if that's what they've known and loved all along."
"Before I judge someone, let me walk a mile in their shoes."
"Before passing judgment, get all sides of the story. The better informed you are, the better chance you will have of judging correctly."
"Before you discover, you must explore."
"Before you judge another, think of your own last mistake."
"Being polite costs nothing, but it is priceless."
Being quick to apologize is one of the smartest things you can do.
"Besides loving God, your greatest responsibility is to love your neighbour, and sometimes it seems that neighbours are the hardest people to love!"
"Blessed are the flexible, for they shall not be bent out of shape."
"Blessed are you if you can live each day in such a way that you can say at its close, ""I have done the best I could today for both God and man."""
Blessings go to the grateful hearts; they shun those who complain that they never get enough.
Brighten your day with the sunshine of thanks.
Call for help while there's still hope—and with God there's always hope.
Call people by name. It is music to their ears and shows that you care about them as individuals.
Call someone you know today and tell them what you appreciate about them.
Carry a warm and sunny atmosphere wherever you go. Let your happy disposition shine on others and cheer them up.
Change is a common catalyst behind progress.
"Change the things that need changing, leave as they are the things that don't need changing, and ask God to help you know the difference."
Changing one thing for the better is worth more than proving a thousand things wrong.
Cheerfulness starts in the heart and works its way out.
Children are like water: Bottle them up and they stagnate; let them run wild and they make a mess; guide them and they bring life to all they touch.
"Children seldom turn out the way we expect. Then again, neither did we."
"Children, with their innocence and simple faith, can sometimes be the most profound teachers."
"Choice, not chance, determines human destiny."
Clear up misunderstandings before they have a chance to grow into something worse—a rift or smoldering resentment.
"Commit your life, your plans, your hopes, your dreams, and your fears to God through prayer every day. In return you will have peace in your life."
Communication from the heart is a precious expression of love. Write that letter or make that call today.
Contentment is a feeling that envelops you when you're truly thankful for what you have and are no longer seeking to acquire more.
Contentment is what makes poor men rich. Discontentment is what makes rich men poor.
"Convey respect by letting others say their piece without interrupting, hurrying them along, or finishing their sentences for them."
"Courtesy and manners are very important because they are expressions of love, and love is the most important thing."
Cursing a flat tire does not fix it.
Dare to be different. Dare to take a stand for what you know is right!
Death is not the end of life; it's only the beginning.
"Decisions can be hard for a man to make, but hard decisions make a man."
"Decisions should be dictated by what's right, not by what it might cost us to do what's right."
"Determine to do as much good as you can, for as many as you can, as often as you can, for as long as you can."
Develop a habit of praying for love and humility every day.
"Did you stumble today? Did you fall today? God saw it, He cares, and He's going to lift you up!"
"Difficult children, like difficult laundry, can turn out great if given special attention before the stains set."
Difficulties shape character. How you deal with challenges today helps define who you will be tomorrow.
"Disagreements don't have to be negative experiences, if the people involved display mutual respect, consideration, and humility."
"Do not be limited by past mistakes or successes, but use both to build a brighter future."
"Do something new or special for your spouse as often as you can; it reaffirms your love and says, ""You're important to me!"""
"Do what you can do, and, if you pray, God will do what you can't do."
"Do what you can to make others' lives pleasant, and others will try to please you in return."
Do you want the key to every heart?—Try love!
Don't allow yourself to become consumed by life's problems; become consumed with life's joys.
Don't be afraid of change. You just might find that it is the answer you have been looking for.
Don't be afraid to invest time in getting to know people and learning from them; you won't regret the results.
Don't confuse fame with success.
"Don't delay, do it today!"
"Don't get so involved in the race of life that you forget that the course is only a means to an end, rather than the end itself."
Don't get through thinking before thinking things through.
Don't hide behind a false front; people will love you more for your honesty.
Don't just look at the circumstances; look above and beyond them!
Don't just throw out a vice; replace it with a virtue.
"Don't knock the benefits of relaxation. A refreshed soul can be a truly creative soul, and a truly creative soul is a productive soul."
Don't let mistakes and failings take you prisoner. Ask God for fresh inspiration and wings of faith to help you rise above them.
Don't let mistakes of the past mar your vision for the future. Focus on the good to come.
Don't let this day pass without doing something to make your dreams come true.
Don't let your mind become cluttered with worry. It leaves less room for the good stuff.
"Don't look at the low points in your life as defeats, but as opportunities to make forward progress."
Don't pass up the true riches of life for mere worldly gain. Why work only to exist when you can live to love and be loved?
Don't push too hard or be too hard on yourself. Take it easy! Take regular breaks. Have some fun!
"Don't think of setbacks as losses, but as opportunities—vacant lots on which to build new dreams."
"Don't try to place blame; that doesn't help anyone. Find out what went wrong and set it right, and then move on."
Don't wait for friendship to come knocking on your door. Go knocking.
Don't worry about tomorrow. Save yourself the trouble; it won't do you any good.
Don't worry about what others may think. Just do the loving thing and the humble thing. People will love and respect you for that.
Doubt sees the obstacle; faith sees the way over it.
Draw out the quiet people. Often they have tremendous ideas and talents just waiting to be discovered.
"Each day is a gift from God. If some days it seems like you got an empty box, God may be giving you your choice as to how you will fill it."
Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal!
Efficiency without God's sufficiency is a deficiency.
Embrace change when it comes your way. You'll be happier riding the wave of change than feeling it come crashing down on you.
"Empathy helps create unity, and that is a wonderful thing!"
Encouragement has a way of coming back in double measure.
Enthusiasm and persistence can make an average person superior. Indifference and lethargy can make a superior person average.
Enthusiasm is not an accessory to life; it's a necessity.
"Enthusiasm is the baking powder of life. Without it, you're flat; with it, you rise."
Enthusiasm is the fuel of life; it helps you to get where you're going.
"Even if all you can do is crawl across the floor, it's better than just sitting there doing nothing."
"Even if everyone says you don't stand a chance, don't give up on your dreams."
"Even if you're dealt a bad hand in life, with courage and faith you can play it well."
Even the most daunting tasks become doable when broken down into several smaller jobs.
Even the richest man in the world is poor if he is without love in his heart.
Even wrong decisions work for our good if they teach us to make wiser decisions in the future.
Ever wish that your family knew how much they really mean to you and how much you need them? Go ahead and tell them!
"Every criticism, suggestion, or comment that you receive can benefit you in some way."
Every disappointment in life can be a steppingstone to greater things.
Every experience you have is designed to make you stronger.
Every loving deed lives on in those upon whom it is bestowed.
Every mistake is an opportunity to learn something new.
Every new day is another chance to let God's love shine into your life.
"Every time something good happens to you, make something good happen to someone else."
"Every time you give love sincerely and unselfishly, you give God, because God is love."
Every unseen act of love and kindness will be rewarded openly in Heaven.
Everybody has influence. Each of our lives is bound to affect others. Everybody is influencing somebody.
"Everybody makes mistakes. Learn to see your own, and to turn a blind eye to others'."
Everyone has potential; you just have to discover it.
"Everyone has some quality you can admire them for. Find it, and be generous in your applause."
"Everyone wants and needs to be understood, accepted, and loved for who he or she is."
"Everyone who crosses our path should matter to us, because everyone matters to God."
"Everything in Heaven is going to be eternal: eternal life, eternal love, eternal you."
Everything that's worth something costs something. The most important things are worth the price you have to pay to obtain them.
"Everything you do will come back to you in one way or another, for better or for worse."
Evil multiplies when good men don't champion what's right.
Experience and personal discovery are the best teachers. Let others learn and experience for themselves.
Failure cannot defeat the man who will try again.
Failure is not a matter of failing once or twice or any number of times. Failure is failing to try one more time.
"Failure, like the darkness of night, may slow me down. But the dawn will come, the sun will shine again, and I will be on my way."
"Faith and trust go hand in hand. If you have faith in God, you'll trust Him to answer your prayers in the way He knows is best."
"Faith can see possibilities that no one else can. With faith, anything is possible!"
"Faith does not only believe that God can, but that God will."
Faith gives us courage to face the present with confidence and the future with expectancy.
Faith gives us the assurance that whatever lies before us is known to God and under His control.
"Faith gives us the courage to tackle the seemingly impossible, as well as the determination to see it through."
"Faith in God can relieve stress and nervous tension like nothing else, because it gets rid of the root of the problem—worry and fear."
Faith in God is the all-important first step to true happiness and fulfillment in life.
Faith is a gift from God that He makes available to anyone who wants it. All you have to do to get it is ask Him.
Faith is believing. Faith is trusting. Faith doesn't quit. Faith refuses to call anything impossible.
Faith is the title deed to every good thing God has prepared for and promised His children.
Faith is to believe what you do not see; the reward of this faith is to see what you believe.
"Faith lights the way through the darkest night, directs us through the fiercest storm, and sustains us when we falter or are weak."
"Faith sees the invisible, believes the incredible, and receives the impossible."
"Falling down doesn't make you a failure, but staying down does."
Falling down doesn't matter nearly as much as getting up and trying again.
Fear is a cage where you're locked up. Faith is the key to freedom.
"Feeling apprehensive, worried, and unsure about which way to go? Let God guide you. He knows the way."
"Feeling hurried, worried, and flurried? Giving a hug and sharing a kind word are both great stress relievers."
Few things bring people closer than a sincere apology.
Few things inspire loyalty and hard work more than trust.
"Fight for kindness and understanding, for these are great jewels that you can wear, which will bring forth true beauty."
Find out the strengths and weaknesses of those on your team. Then work to maximize the strengths and minimize the weaknesses.
"Focus on how you affect others, rather than on how they affect you."
"For a discussion to be as successful as it can be, everyone needs to be open-minded enough to listen to any idea from anyone."
"For a team to be effective there must be a free flow of ideas, counsel, and communication. Sensitivity on anyone's part hinders that stream."
"For an education in human nature, try some ""people watching."" Learn what makes them tick."
"For the best psychiatrist in town, talk to God. He knows you better than anyone."
Forget the past; it's dead and gone. Live for the future; it's alive and full of potential.
"Forget trying to figure out what will bring you happiness. Try to make others happy, and then happiness will find you."
Forgiveness is a door in your heart that must be opened from the inside for happiness and peace of mind to enter.
Freedom without responsibility is like a child without oversight.
Friends are those who love you when everyone else deserts you.
Friendship does for people what the sun does for flowers. Pour it on and watch them blossom.
Friendship flows in two directions: You must give as well as receive.
Friendship is the most priceless gift that can be given.
Friendship isn't about getting; it's about giving.
Future dividends are created in the factories of present investments.
Get so busy trying to make somebody else happy that you can't help but be happy yourself.
"Give a man a dream and you give him a ""car."" Add faith and you send him off with a ""full tank."""
"Give encouragement at each opportunity. Don't overlook ""small"" steps of progress."
"Give God a chance, and He will make something beautiful of your life."
Give God a gift by giving of yourself to help someone else.