"Motivational and Positive Quotes"

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"The secret to winning is playing. Often. Don't limit yourself. You can't win the lottery without buying a ticket!"

"Never believe your doubts and never doubt your beliefs."
--- Author Unknown --- Submitted by J. Smith --- Missouri

"The power you need exists in the noble blood in your veins."
--- Mustafa Kemal Ataturk --- Submitted by Selin Y. --- California

"Be good or be good at it."
--- Copyright © 1998 Matthias Weber

"It is only impossible, until somebody does it."
--- Author Unknown --- Submitted by B.T. --- Ontario, Canada

"I have been through so much that I don't fear any more. Maybe it is the failures that have taught me to love to succeed or maybe it's the rejections that have toughened me."
--- Author Unknown --- Submitted by L.T.O. --- Accra, Ghana

"In life there are no negatives, only possibilities."
--- Copyright © 2001 Greg Jones

"Nothing will come of nothing. Dare mighty things."
--- Shakespeare --- Submitted by Kristine Terry --- Queensland, Australia

"Nothing will ever be accomplished if all obstacles must first be overcome."
--- Samuel Johnson (1709 - 1784) --- Submitted by Suzanne W. --- Ohio
--- Author's name provided through an email 3-20-02

"Don't let today's disappointments, cast a shadow on tomorrow's dreams."
--- Author Unknown --- Submitted by M.B. --- Ohio

"Even when you see things that absolutely crush your feelings, be strong, and no matter what, never act out of character."
--- Author Unknown --- Submitted by Jessica Rinesmith --- Pennsylvania

"Every calling is great when greatly pursued."
--- Oliver Wendell Holmes --- Submitted by E. Carey --- Massachusetts

"The human body is capable of moving more than 2 tons!! If we have this much physical potential, just imagine how much inner potential we have. There is no limit to our potential."
--- Copyright © 2001 Gajan Krishna

"All great Achievements require time."
--- David Joseph Schwartz --- Submitted by Rachelle M. --- Oklahoma

"In the confrontation between the stream and the rock, the stream always wins; not through strength, but through persistence."
--- Author Unknown --- Submitted by Murali Duggineni --- Andhra Pradesh, India

"Who we are is the love inside us, and it is that love alone that determines our value."
--- Author Unknown --- Submitted by Sharon Ogden --- Kentucky

"Love feels no burden, thinks nothing of trouble, attempts what is above it's strength, pleads no excuse for impossibility, for it thinks all things lawful for itself, and all things possible."
--- Author Unknown --- Luanne V. --- Washington

"You can make things happen, or you can make excuses; but you cannot do both at the same time."
--- Author Unknown --- Submitted by Luis Patterson --- North Carolina

"If you change the picture in your mind, you change your energy."
--- Author Unknown --- Submitted by Antonio Arra --- Trinidad and Tobago

"Every day, just like the one before, begins with the sunrise and ends with the sunset. So don't give up when something doesn't go your way; there's always another tomorrow."
--- Copyright © 2001 Jaime Musselwhite

"It is a lovely thing to live with courage, and die leaving an everlasting fame. To be fame worthy is the most honorable of aspirations, the incentives of the best men to the greatest achievements."
--- Alexander the Great --- Submitted by Keiser Power --- New York

"Have confidence in the way you work. Understand how you work and what you did to be successful so that you can replicate for future."
--- Copyright © 2001 Martyn Chester

"Happiness is a direction not a place!"
--- Author Unknown --- Submitted by Julie Y.H. --- Ontario, Canada

"EXCELLENCE: If you want to achieve excellence you can get there today. As of this second, quit doing less-then-excellent work."
--- Thomas Watson --- Submitted by Bianca Rahmings --- Florida
Founder of IBM

"You have failed only when you've quit trying. Until then, you're still in the act of progression. So never quit trying and you'll never be a failure."
--- Copyright © 1998 Tommy Kelley

"Even a kick in the behind is a forward motion."
--- Author Unknown --- Submitted by J.S. --- South Australia, Australia

"There are no rules of architecture for a castle in the clouds."
--- Author Unknown --- Submitted by K.H. --- Sydney, Australia

"To become a good leader you must first become a good follower."
--- Author Unknown --- Submitted by A.G. --- Texas

"There are no obstacles in life that cannot be overcome or conquered---except for death."
--- Copyright © 1998 Lisa Posante

"Faith is the evidence of things not seen."
--- Bible - Hebrews 11:1 --- Submitted by Kristi Bruso --- Oregon
--- Source and correction of quote provided by R. Tucker --- Nova Scotia, Canada

"I'll find a way, or make one.(Latin: Viam inveniam aut faciam.)"
--- Hannibal --- Submitted by Don Papaleo --- New York

"Perseverance is dependent upon knowing when to take a deep breath."
--- Copyright © 2001 David Boduch

"Life is tough, but I am tougher!"
--- Author Unknown --- Submitted by Brandi G. --- Mississippi

"Do not regret growing older. It is a privilege denied to many."
--- Author Unknown --- Submitted by Chris Swindells --- Connecticut

"I know that all that I don't have today, I will have them all tomorrow or someday. That I believe."
--- Author Unknown --- Submitted by L.T. --- Gt. Accra, Ghana

"We all have a choice to become either a winner or loser in life, and we take small steps towards one of these two destinations with our daily actions."
--- Copyright © 2000 Chad Hayworth

"Don't let anyone ever make you feel like you don't deserve what you want. Strive to achieve and be the best."
--- Author Unknown --- Submitted by Robinlyn C. --- Illinois

"Just because you wander, doesn't mean you're lost!"
--- Author Unknown --- Submitted by Renee B. --- Washington

"Keep on trying remembering that FAILURE can never dismantle the Flag of Success."
--- Author Unknown --- Submitted by Benjamin Acquaye --- Ghana

"When it comes to success, the sky is the only limit!"
--- Author Unknown --- Submitted by Richard Toney --- Connecticut

"Strengthen your abilities by helping others strengthen theirs."
--- Copyright © 2001 S. Ozdemir

"We learn things, we teach things, not just to ourselves but to others, even strangers. You go through life trying to figure out who you are and where you're going to end up. Follow your heart. It will lead you to that place you've always dreamed of. I know there are many obstacles in the way but just give it all you've got. If you don't make it, then it wasn't meant to be. If you make it, you'll live happily ever after."
--- Author Unknown --- Submitted by Erica Lange --- New Jersey

"Always believe that things can get better and believe me they will get better."
--- Copyright © 2001 Sarita Gonsalves

"I gave it 100%, that's all I've ever done and that's all I'll ever do."
--- Kieran Perkins --- Submitted by Michael H. --- QLD, Australia
Australian swimmer (2 time 1500m Olympic gold medalist)

Make Your Move

As you're reading this,
your life's getting shorter.
It's ticking away.
I'm not saying this to frighten you.
Or even scare you.
Though it may.

I'm saying this to awaken you.
To inspire you.
To rise you out of your deep slumber.
To really know you won't live forever.
To share your unique gifts.

To ignite your great inner fire.
To ignite your great inner strength.
To ignite your great inner light.
To shine.
Brightly shine.
To awaken your great inner beauty.

To motivate.
Yourself and others.
To love.
Yourself and others.

To paint.
To write.
To teach.
To innovate.
To sing.
To dance.
To care.
To feel.
To listen.
To learn.
To laugh.

The clock's ticking.
The world needs you.
Make your move.
--- Copyright © 2001 Mike Litman

"No matter what our station, condition, or position in life may be, there are no negatives only possibilities."
--- Copyright © 1990 Gregory Jones

If you can't be a pine on the top of the hill,Be a scrub in the woodly -But be the best little scrub by the side of the rill,Be a bush if you can't be a tree.If you can't be a bush be a bit of the grass,And some highway happier make;If you can't be a muskie then just be a bass-But be the liveliest bass in the lake!We can't all be captains, we've got to be crew,There's something for all of us here,There's big work to do, and lesser to do,And the task you must do is the near.If you can't be a highway then just be a trail,If you can't be the sun, be a star;It isn't by size that you win or you fail -Be the best of whatever you are!
--- Author Unknown --- Submitted by Jurgita DelaPaz --- Finland

"Choose a job you love, and you'll never work a day in your life."
--- Confucius --- Submitted by Marisa M. --- New York

"One who has not tasted bitter, knows not what sweet is."
--- German Proverb --- Submitted by Krissy M. --- Ontario, Canada

"The most consistent thing about life is that nothing is the same, everything changes. If you can accept that, then you're OK. If you can't accept the fact that you can't control everything, then you get yourself in a rut."
--- Phil Jackson --- Submitted by Bo T. --- Florida

"Listen to your heart, for it will never lie. But therein lies its demise. The question isn't will it talk, but will you listen?"
--- David --- Submitted by Mackenzie M. --- Maine

"A caterpillar who keeps company with other caterpillars dreams of one day reaching the sunny side of the tree. A caterpillar who keeps company with butterflies dreams of one day crossing the canyon that the tree overlooks and the other caterpillars laugh. Association is everything."
--- Copyright © 2001 Bill Johnson

"I count him braver who conquers his desires than him who conquers his enemies, for the hardest victory is the victory over self."
--- Aristotle --- Submitted by J.M. --- Alaska

"It may look, sound, feel, smell, or taste as if I am weak, down and out, without hope or faith, or headed nowhere. People should strive to go beyond their regular five senses. If you can tap into your sixth sense, it is then and only then will you know the real me."
--- Author Unknown --- Submitted by Bruno X. --- Hawaii

I saw the mountain.
Oh, what a huge one.
I saw the river.
Oh, what a wide one.

I saw you.
Oh, what a small one.
But I know,
You can climb the mountain,
And swim across the river.
--- Copyright © 2001 Star Francis

"Rejection is a word. Fear of rejection is a feeling. Overcoming fear of rejection is an action and actions speak louder than words."
--- Author Unknown --- Submitted by Amanda R. --- Tennessee

"A person remembers not the hatred and criticism of a million people, but the love and confidence of just one. Don't regret upon what you could have done and prepare for what you have to do."
--- Copyright © 2001 Kevin Cho

"Keep on going and chances are you will stumble on something, perhaps when you are least expecting it. I have never heard of anyone stumbling on something sitting down."
--- Charles F. Kettering --- Submitted by Jennifer Yontz --- Florida

"Talent doesn't win Championships. Desire to win, wins Championships."
--- Author Unknown --- Submitted by Marc W. --- Illinois

"If you stop dreaming, you stop leading."
--- Author Unknown --- Submitted by Ramesh Naidu --- New Jersey

"A hero is either an extraordinary man who does extraordinary things under ordinary conditions, or someone who does very ordinary things under very extraordinary conditions. Usually for one of two reasons, fear or love, and more often than not it's the latter."
--- Copyright © 1983 Timothy J. Capuano
--- On the occasion of receiving the Navy Cross

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