"THOUGHTS OF THE DAY"



"Success is counted sweetest by those who ne'er succeed."
Emily Dickinson --- Submitted by Ankit Kumar --- India



"It is a mistake to try to look too far ahead. The chain of destiny can only be grasped one link at a time..."
Sir Winston Churchill --- Submitted by Hina Shehzad --- UAE



"We're always searching for something better when everything we have is all that we need."
Written in 2006 by Kelly Jenkins --- Georgia
It helped me realize that I should stop looking for better and cherish what I have.





"If you find yourself fortunate enough to be traveling down the right path in life, don't forget to take time to remember those that cut the path for you to follow."
Copyright © 2008 Martin Pye
I have seen so many people in life think that they made it on their own, when in reality, it is the positive influence of so many people that gets you there.



"When one is open minded, and does not take for granted the spoken and unspoken 'self - evident truths', and when one does not force by willpower oneself to see, hear, think and feel only things which are 'appropriate' - then one can surf the crazy currents of information in an aware and efficient way. Then one realizes that there is no useless knowledge and no impossible things."
Erekose --- Submitted by Bart S. --- Croatia (Hrvatska)
From a controversial but ultimately positive book: MY CHOICE TO ABUSE DRUGS



"Opportunities are like morning dew. To catch one, you have wake up early while the world is busy sleeping."
Written in 2008 by Sunil Tiwari --- India



"Either to dream in the meadow beneath the trees or to go forth with the fury of a thousand horses."
Written in 2008 by Andrew Komorowsky --- Pennsylvania



"Have the determination of a mirror. It never loses its ability to reflect, even if it is broken into thousands of pieces."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Kamakshi Sivakumar --- India
When any individual determines to achieve something in life, to reach any particular goal, they should not break down even if they are not able to achieve it in the first try.



"If only you could see the potential I see in you."
Written in 2008 by Kevin Abdulrahman --- New Zealand



"Two people meet while walking down the street. Each person has just one dollar in their pocket. After visiting, the two people exchange the dollar and continue on their way. They walk away with one dollar in their pocket. Across the street, two people meet while walking down the street. Each person exchanges an idea. Now those two people walk away with two ideas. Which side of the street would you like to walk on?"
Author Unknown --- Submitted by S.S. --- Iowa



"Results limit your success, a positive attitude doesn't. It's your positive attitude that pulls you through your negative phase. Fate may seal, positive attitude will teach you to deal with the seal."
Somnath Saha --- Submitted by Rachana C. --- India



"The hard part of doing a difficult job is getting started."
John Seay --- Submitted by C. Cunningham --- Missouri



"I find it fascinating that most people plan their vacations with better care than they plan their lives. Perhaps that is because escape is easier than change."
Jim Rohn



"I learned about the strength you can get from a close family life. I learned to keep going, even in bad times. I learned not to despair, even when my world was falling apart. I learned that there are no free lunches. And I learned the value of hard work."
Lee Iacocca



"Whenever you're in conflict with someone, there is one factor that can make the difference between damaging your relationship and deepening it. That factor is attitude."
William James



"Life ends...when you stop dreaming about success."
Written in 2008 by Waseem Safdar --- Pakistan
This quote is my own creation and much appreciated by many people. Remember: You don't learn until you read. "I don't know how people learn without the habit of reading."



"The Road to Success is Always Under Construction."
Lily Tomlin --- Submitted by Mihir Parekh --- India
Based on personal experience...



"Failure is the mother of success."
Ancient proverb --- Submitted by Alan De Martino --- Malta
Success wouldn't exist if there were no possibility of failure.



"You've got to pay the price. Winning is not a sometime thing; It's an all-the-time-thing. You don't win once in a while, you don't do things right once in a while, you do them right all the time. Winning is a habit."
Vince Lombardi



"The value of a diamond depends on whether you char it to ash or wear it in a crown."
Written in 2008 by Gunalan Ramachandiran --- India



"The Grass is always greener where you water it."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by ANdi Phegley --- California



"I have been sent out here for a specific purpose; let me check that out. Until then, I will not move from this earth."
Written in 2008 by Aparna Gupta --- India



"If you don't design your own life plan, chances are you'll fall into someone else's plan. And guess what they have planned for you? Not much."
Jim Rohn --- Submitted by Amber Hudgins --- North Carolina
The only person that can protect "You", create "Your" destiny, and feed "Your" soul is "YOU"!



"As long as I know where I stand, I therefore know where I should be."
Written in 2008 by Bai Maleiha B. Candao --- Philippines
This quote will remind us all that we need to know our stand in life and must be careful not to step on other people's toes so that one can climb as high as he can with a clean conscience.



"What fun is it to grow old without life experiences to re-live in our mind?
Do something today!"
Written in 2007 by Rev. Darrell W. Boswell --- Texas



"Never look at the doors closing behind you or you'll miss the ones opening ahead."
Cyril Magnin --- Submitted by Sandeep K. --- United Arab Emirates



"Hard work is doing the "hard part" of the work, which means going the extra mile."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Ade Daniel --- Ireland



"I am convinced the world is flat since I have been walking on the edge for so long."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Surajit Dutta --- India
Sometimes in life even the weirdest thoughts seem somewhat real.



"Nothing is free except what comes from within you."
Written in 1987 by Robert D. Dangoor --- United Kingdom
The contrasting comment is that 'There's no such thing as a free lunch.' I am saying that everything emanates from ourselves and it's up to us if we achieve something.



"Plant your thoughts of success within your own self. You have the power and the courage to make all your dreams come true; make them happen with the steps of faith. Indulge yourself in inspirational, motivational and positive thoughts for they're healthy for the mind, body and soul."
Copyright © 2008 Antonio Talbert
Success is up to you!



"Success is yours in anything you accomplish and is derived by your actions alone."
Copyright © 2008 Jamie Volner
So many people base "success" on monetary gains. People should be motivated that success can be anything from getting up and getting your kids off to school on time to closing that business deal... it all comes down to you and what makes you feel successful, not by social standards.


Thoughts Of The Day