Famous Quote Topic – Page 139 – Dictionary of Quotes

Orison – obstacles

“Most of our obstacles would melt away if, instead of cowering before them, we should make up our minds to walk boldly through them.” ~Orison

Richard Brautigan – huge gallows

“If you get hung up on everybody else’s hang-ups, then the whole world’s going to be nothing more than one huge gallows.” ~Richard Brautigan

William Congreve – Blessings

“Blessings ever wait on virtuous deeds, and though a late, a sure reward succeeds.” ~William Congreve

H. L. Mencken – bachelors

“Bachelors know more about women than married men; if they didn’t, they’d be married too.” ~H. L. Mencken

Tryon Edwards – Anecdotes

“Anecdotes are sometimes the best vehicles of truth, and if striking and appropriate, are often more impressive and powerful than argument” ~Tryon Edwards

Lisa Hammond

“In overcoming fear and sharing our stories with others, we find the truth about who we really are and discover that we’re not alone.” ~Lisa …

Oscar A Erasquin – Light

“Light is the antithesis of darkness as wisdom is the antithesis of foolish thoughts. Everything on earth has its duality just as inside has its …

George Price – sanity and madness

“Correct me if I’m wrong, but hasn’t the fine line between sanity and madness gotten finer?” ~George Price

Fairfield Advance – inspiration

“It takes a child with extra special strength to turn their troubles into inspiration for other people.” ~Fairfield Advance, 23 March 2011

Blaise Pascal – Mind

“Clarity of mind means clarity of passion, too; this is why a great and clear mind loves ardently and sees distinctly what it loves.” ~Blaise …

Thought for Today – Filled With Treasures

“All human beings have a place inside which is filled with treasures; be still and you will find it.” ~ Thought for Today, UK

Gary Seierstad – Light

“At a point long ago only material darkness existed! Then, there was light! That light, and resulting prism of color, was a gift of God, …

Thought for Today – Royalty and Greatness

“To be simple means to be completely pure: to have royalty and greatness whilst being ordinary.” ~Thought for Today-UK

Horace – living

“He who postpones the hour of living rightly is like the rustic who waits for the river to run out before he crosses.” ~Horace

"Cows are amongst the gentlest of breathing creatures; none show more passionate tenderness to their young when deprived of them; and, in short, I am not ashamed to profess a deep love for these quiet creatures." – Thomas De Quincey

“Cows are amongst the gentlest of breathing creatures; none show more passionate tenderness to their young when deprived of them; and, in short, I am …

Samuel Johnson – great works

“Great works are performed not by strength but by perseverance.” ~Samuel Johnson

Thought for Today – Sweetness

“Sweetness is a virtue that searches with patience for the good in every person and situation.” ~Thought for Today-UK

Peter Marshall – life

“When we long for life without difficulties, remind us that oaks grow strong in contrary winds and diamonds are made under pressure.”~Peter Marshall

Trudy Elze – thoughts

“Our thoughts are some of the greatest tools we have to improve our health.” ~ Trudy Elze, The Grass Roots Magazine

Noah benShea

“What grows never grows old.” ~Noah benShea (Source: from the sugar for the soul for Leah bag sent by GS)

Anais Nin – friend

“Each friend represents a world in us, a world possibly not born until they arrive, and it is only by this meeting that a new …

"I keep the telephone of my mind open to peace, harmony, health, love and abundance. Then whenever doubt, anxiety, or fear try to call me, they keep getting a busy signal and soon they’ll forget my number." – Edith Armstrong

“I keep the telephone of my mind open to peace, harmony, health, love and abundance. Then whenever doubt, anxiety, or fear try to call me, …

Chelle Thompson – Insight

“Insight is a great vehicle for understanding why people behave the way they do. More important, it creates the clarity we all need to take …

Anon – wound

“You can put a knife in a man and draw it out. But it won’t matter how many times you say I’m sorry, the wound …

Sandra Magsamen – lots of ways

“There are lots of ways to bring joy, happiness, peace, laughter, hope and comfort into your life, and they cost absolutely nothing.”~Sandra Magsamen

Kahlil Gibran – heart and mind

“To understand the heart and mind of a person, look not at what he has already achieved, but at what he aspires to.”~Kahlil Gibran

Amelia Earhart – flying and sailing

“Flying may not be all plain sailing, but the fun of it is worth the price.” ~Amelia Earhart

Thought for Today – To Forgive

“To tolerate someone else’s mistakes is one thing. To forgive them is even greater.” ~ Thought for Today-UK

"Anger is the most impotent of passions. It effects nothing it goes about, and hurts the one who is possessed by it more than the one against whom it is directed." – Carl Sandburg

“Anger is the most impotent of passions. It effects nothing it goes about, and hurts the one who is possessed by it more than the …

"The artist must create a spark before he can make a fire and before art is born, the artist must be ready to be consumed by the fire of his own creation." – Auguste Rodin

“The artist must create a spark before he can make a fire and before art is born, the artist must be ready to be consumed …

Dalai Lama –

“In our concern for others, we worry less about ourselves. When we worry less about ourselves an experience of our own suffering is less intense. …

Thought for Today – change

“A fearless soul learns to adjust, understanding that change is the only constant in our lives.” ~Thought for Today-UK

"For he hears the lambs innocent call.<br/>And he hears the ewes tender reply.<br/>He is watchful while they are in peace.<br/>For they know when their Shepherd is nigh." – William Blake

“For he hears the lambs innocent call.And he hears the ewes tender reply.He is watchful while they are in peace.For they know when their Shepherd …

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