"66 MOTIVATIONAL and POSITIVE QUOTES"
"Your options are limited only by your fears."
--- Author Unknown --- Submitted by Mary D. --- Missouri
"When it's all over, it's not who you were, it's whether you made a difference."
--- Bob Doyle --- Submitted by Neil E. --- England, United Kingdom
"The moment when you achieve victory is not very long. You might do it more in the future, but you don't know that. So when you step on that podium, pretend that it is the last time you will and live in the moment. Suck it all in... and smile, a lot."
--- Copyright © 2000 Keely Blair Kelleher
Think the Unthinkable;
Believe the Unbelievable;
Reach the Unreachable,
Only with HARD WORK.
--- Copyright © 2001 Niranjan Kumar Sunkari
"If you can dare to see, you can dare to dream."
--- Jasmine Ashli --- Submitted by Reza Mobasseri --- California
"If you're not going to play to win, you might as well hold the Olympics in someone's back yard."
--- Jessie Owens --- Submitted by D.K. --- Pennsylvania
"When the pain of remaining the same is greater than the pain of change, then...change will come."
--- Author Unknown --- Submitted by Elaine Luce --- Texas
"A woman of real beauty SMILES in trouble, gathers STRENGTH from distress, and grows BRAVE by reflection and prayers."
--- Author Unknown --- Submitted by DiYana M.I. --- Singapore
"If you want to win a race, you have to go a little berserk!"
--- Bill Rodgers --- Submitted by Carly W. --- Washington
"Standing tall has nothing to do with height."
--- Copyright © 2001 Anna Berger
"Life is about chances and you will never live until you start taking them."
--- Copyright © 2001 Bethann Bewley
"Imagination and determination make reality."
--- Author Unknown --- Submitted by L.W. --- Pennsylvania
"Though you cannot go back and start again, you can start from now and have a brand new end."
--- Author Unknown --- Submitted by Nathan Hanson --- Nebraska
"Your biggest challenge isn't someone else. It's the ache in your lungs and the burning in your legs, and the voice inside you that yells "CAN'T", but you don't listen. You just push harder. And then you hear the voice whisper "CAN" and you discover that the person you thought you were is no match for the one you really are."
--- Author Unknown --- Submitted by Susan P. --- North Carolina
"History has demonstrated that the most notable winners usually encountered heartbreaking obstacles before they triumphed. They won because they refused to become discouraged by their defeats."
--- Bertie C. Forbes --- Submitted by Murali Duggineni --- India
"Pride is holding your head up when everyone else around you has theirs bowed. Courage is what makes you do it."
--- Author Unknown --- Submitted by D.B. --- New Jersey
"Do not let your fears choose your destiny."
--- Author Unknown --- Submitted by Jana M., --- Washington
"Remember you are who you believe you are. You can achieve only what you believe you can achieve. The greatest miracle in the world is YOU!"
--- Author Unknown --- Submitted by Mary Ryan --- Trinidad and Tobago
"Everything has its own wonders - even darkness and silence."
--- Helen Keller --- Submitted by Gurudath Rao --- Karnataka, India
"If we discipline ourselves so that we can do what we ought to do when we ought to do it, then we will be able to do what we want when we want to do it."
--- Author Unknown --- Submitted by Maran L. --- Washington
"In life, everyone climbs the same mountain. Some people reach the top faster than others and some stop at different heights. But one must remember that there are many trails to reach the top. Each of those trails has different degrees of difficulty. Some are more fortunate than others. Think about this...Of those who have reached the mountain top, how many of them have the courage to go back down and try a different trail? Will they still be able to reach the top if they choose a different trail with a higher degree of difficulty?"
--- Bruno Silva --- Submitted by Rico Santos --- Hawaii
"Things happen for a reason. If you have a bad day and you don't think you could get through, always remember that know matter how bad something may seem, there is a reason why they happen. There is a plan for everyone on this earth, if it means learning from our mistakes and passing it on so someone else doesn't go through it. Could mean we were strong enough to go through something bad when someone else may be too weak to go through and we teach them from our experience, in the process we become a betterperson and learn from our mistakes. I feel that we all need to think positive to help us through every day of our lives. Try to smile more and it will rub off on everyone around else you. They will pass it on and we will all be happier and enjoy being alive."
--- Copyright © 2001 Michelle Gast
"Keep your eyes on the prize and your soul on the goal."
--- Written in 2001 by D. Speegle --- Minnesota
I used to think darkness was a salvation
Away from the silicone and fronts of procreation
Till I realized it was just procrastination
You can't escape the darkness
Dive in
Feel it
Know it
Show a light within the pitch of night
Be a leader in the struggle for wrong and right
Stumble forward and never lose your sight
You can't escape the darkness
Dive in
Feel it
Know it
--- Copyright © 2001 Heather Clark
"Don't expect things. Go along with your life as you need to do. If, along the way, you're given a gift, be gracious and accepting. If you're not given anything, you will never feel disappointed."
--- A lesson from my mother --- Submitted by Madeline Huppert
"If it's good enough, it isn't good enough. If it's PERFECT, it's good enough."
--- Ken Collins --- Submitted by Steven Collins --- Australia
"Challenges are like cleaning your closet. You have to empty all the contents and make a mess before productivity and order become your hallmark. Life's junk is but a collection of things; jackets without hangers, if you will. The most inspiring thing some can say is 'wow, what a clean closet.'"
--- Brenden Murphy --- Submitted by Michael Tully --- Massachusetts
"Anyone can work hard when they want to. Champions do it when they don't."
--- Copyright © 2001 Adam Roa
"You are not a loser if you are beaten by a better opponent, but you are not a winner if you quit."
--- Frank Williams --- Submitted by Randy Menard --- Maryland
(Frank Williams, the Williams Formula One team owner to his team to motivate them at Spa-Francochamps circuit in Belgium in 1995 season.)
"A true leader empowers, not devours."
--- Copyright © 2001 Kathi L. White
"A vision of a champion is someone who is bent over, drenched in sweat and at the point of exhaustion, when no one else is looking."
--- Author Unknown --- Submitted by Randy H. --- Indiana
"Think you made a mistake? No you have not. You just made a change in your life that wouldn't have happened if you had followed the rules."
--- Author Unknown --- Submitted by M. Walters --- Nova Scotia, Canada
"There is a first step to every journey."
--- Author Unknown --- Submitted by Anand Datwani --- United Arab Emirates
"Winners are those who attempt to do things right without fear of failure. Champions are those that fail and get back up to try it again. Winners are born, champions are made."
--- Copyright © 2001 David Blanford
"You have to do what others won't to achieve what others don't."
--- Author Unknown --- Submitted by Jamie B. --- Australia
"In the beginning, we make our habits. In the end, our habits make us."
--- Author Unknown --- Submitted by Robin Clark --- Georgia
"Giving up is your brain's idea. Ask yourself, who's in charge here?"
--- Copyright © 2001 Phil Whyman
"Life is just like a telephone. You never know when the problems are going to ring but when they do, just pick it up and receive. When you finish, put down the receiver because the sun will always shine."
--- Author Unknown --- Submitted by Faizal Jeraj --- Kenya
"There is possibility in impossibility."
--- Author Unknown --- Submitted by Murali Duggineni --- India
"Humble yourself and you shall be honored. Honor yourself and you shall be humbled."
--- Author Unknown --- Submitted by A.M. --- Pennsylvania
"True Leaders are not those who strive to be first but those who are first to strive and who give their all for the success of the team. True leaders are first to see the need, envision the plan, and empower the team for action. By the strength of the leader's commitment, the power of the team is unleashed!"
--- Author Unknown --- Submitted by James Lehtinen --- Colorado
The Power of a Leader
"Planning is good until it gets in the way of taking action on what you are planning for."
--- Copyright © 2001 Mike Claggett
"No one can beat you, but you."
--- Author Unknown --- Submitted by Rebecca Leake --- Oklahoma
"One person working toward a dream is worth 99 people just working."
--- Lani S. Kraus --- Submitted by Murali Duggineni --- India
"Many people, who wonder why they don't amount to more than they do, have good stuff in them, and are energetic, persevering, and have ample opportunities. It is a case of trimming the useless branches and throwing the whole force of power into the development of something that counts."
--- Walter J. Johnston --- Submitted by Chetan Chopra --- Washington
"The memories and heartaches are what makes a person stronger and they gives us the courage to move on."
--- Written by Katherine H. --- Arkansas
"Know yourself and you will win all battles."
--- Sun Tzu --- Submitted by TSK --- Denmark
"What others may say is not important. What is important is that YOU believe in yourself and you do things in accordance with what you think is right, without hurting the feelings of the other person. Each and every person is unique. Don't put yourself down; always remember that there are things that you can do that others cannot."
--- Bunso --- Submitted by Annalyn Esposo --- Philippines
"Evaluate, improve, adjust. In these continual actions are the seeds of success."
--- Author Unknown --- Submitted by Lea Davidson --- Texas
"Don't spend your tomorrows searching for what you want, when what you need is with you today."
--- Author Unknown --- Submitted by Laura D. --- Ohio
"What do winners do? We emphasize, we adapt, and we overcome."
--- Written by JoAnna G. --- Missouri
"You learn you can do your best even when it's hard, even when you're tired, and maybe hurting a little bit. It feels good to show some courage."
--- Joe Namath --- Submitted by Stacey C. --- Idaho
"What's meant to be will find a way."
--- Author Unknown --- Submitted by Allison S. --- Florida
"This is my day of opportunity. I will not waste it."
--- Author Unknown --- Submitted by Ana Paula --- Argentina
"History will be kind to me for I intend to write it."
--- Winston Churchill --- Submitted by Ashley H. --- Nevada
--- Author's name provided by C.G. ---11/28/01
"If it turns out that my best wasn't good enough, at least I won't look back and say that I was afraid to try; failure makes me work even harder."
--- Michael Jordan --- Submitted by Andrew Go --- Philippines
"He who leverages his/her time the best, wins."
--- Copyright © 1996 Gary Montgomery
"I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work."
--- Thomas Edison --- Submitted by Ryan Rowe --- West Virginia
--- Author's Name provided by Catherine Doherty - 10-15-01
"Accomplishing a goal is not as important as the person you become accomplishing it."
--- Author Unknown --- Submitted by Andrew Garner --- Florida
"Life is not a "brief candle." It is a splendid torch that must be made to burn as brightly as possible before it is handed on to the next generation."
--- Author Unknown --- Submitted by Bob Pinkerton --- Nebraska
"Being in right place, at the right time, is not enough for things to happen for you. It is your strong will power that makes things happen for you anytime, anywhere."
--- Written by V.K. --- India
"Hope, Wish, Dream, Love, Live. Smile because you really do deserve it!!"
--- Author Unknown --- Submitted by Margot Johnston --- Australia
"Until you understand who you are and have knowledge of where you came from, you will never be set free from other people's opinions. Other people's opinions are more powerful then armies"
--- Author Unknown --- Submitted by Erwin T. Paulus --- Namibia
"A positive attitude brings on positive results."
--- Author Unknown --- Submitted by Vickie H. --- Pennsylvania
"Develop your body and you can play on the team; develop your mind and you could own it."
--- Author Unknown --- Submitted by M.F. --- New Jersey
"I have never met a person, I don't care what his condition, in whom I could not see possibilities. I don't care how much a man may consider himself a failure, I believe in him, for he can change the thing that is wrong in his life anytime he is prepared and ready to do it. Whenever he developed the desire, he can take away from his life the thing that is defeating it. The capacity for reformation and change lies within."
--- Preston Bradley --- Submitted by Chetan Chopra --- Washington