MOTIVATION FOR TEENS
SUBMITTED BY TEENS
"To read a book for the first time is to make an acquaintance with a new friend; to read it for a second time is to meet an old one."
Chinese Saying --- Submitted by Jeny R., Age 16 --- India
"If you are wrong and you realize it, then don't hesitate to apologize before it's too late. Also, don't make it your habit to commit a mistake and apologize because it becomes hard for the otherperson to say it's okay dear, every time."
Written in 2011 by Khushboo A., Age 16 --- India
It's something I dealt with... it's not easy to say that every time someone apologizes that it's okay.
"Until failure and self-regret leave the road to success, successful men will have some experiences to share!"
Written in 2011 by Osam-frimpong S., Age 15 --- California
That's my best
"Mirrors are the windows to your soul. They give you a chance to see you for yourself, and ignore the one facing it. Be true to yourself!"
Written in 2011 by Victor S., Age 16 --- Arizona
"On the 19th of June, it was a special day for all fathers. I would like to wish every father a happy fathers day, although it's not that popular amongst people. I am who I am because of my father;he guides, protects me and cares for me. God bless you dad, love you and I will always."
Written in 2011 by Gugulethu B., Age 16 --- South Africa
"Hope is something miraculous. It's that yearning to stand back up when we've been pushed down. It's the optimism for the pessimistic. It's the sun on a stormy day. It's the angel on our shoulder, givingus a choice and no matter how we choose, hope never leaves you."
Copyright © 2011 Phil Fry
We always have the ability to hope for something else.
"If you feel scared and embarrassed, just say 'what the hell' and get on with it."
Written in 2011 by Aiden S., Age 13 --- Australia
"Poetry is not art, it's the skill of knowing how to take the complexity of your thoughts and feelings and write it in a way which others will be able to relate."
Written in 2011 by Jennifer C., Age 15 --- Texas
It's my own work and I feel that people can understand it.
"Don't try to pressure yourself, make mistakes and learn from them; that's the only way to success. No one is perfect."
Written in 2011 by Jhannah E., Age 16
"Life has to have struggles otherwise what would you learn from?"
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Micaela L., Age 15 --- Virginia
"You know how to say no."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Deepesh K., Age 15 --- India
"When you find yourself at a low point in life, close your eyes and remember the last time you felt like you were on top of the world. Then open your eyes and try to recreate the feeling."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by M.C., Age 17 --- Washington
"Don't think that our life is like a white light. When we see it through the prism of HARD WORK, we will get the colors of LIFE."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Vayugundla R., Age 19 --- India
"Accept the heart, no matter how big or how small. You need to show that humanity comes first and the thoughts of all matter, as we are humans and we need to embrace those who are different in any way.We need to be humane towards humanity."
Written in 2011 by Victor S., Age 16 --- Arizona
Every human being deserves a first chance at anything and everything, no matter what...be a friend... (like if you are against bullying). I was bullied in elementary school for being overweight and I hated it.So now all I can say, no matter what, me and the entire world are here for you. No matter what makes you different, I want you all to know, I'm here for you.
"My buddies said, 'Excess of anything is bad.' But I replied, 'Excess of friendship is an access to every victory.'"
Written in 2011 by Rajdeep D., Age 15 --- India
"Five minutes of pleasure isn't worth a lifetime of misery."
Written in 2008 by Ayala B., Age 17 --- Jamaica
I thought of this a couple years ago in regards to the whole issue of sex. This is just how I see it, that ultimately one present moment isn't worth the consequences if you're not at a point of dealing with it.
"A mountain is not higher than your confidence because it will be under your feet, if you reach the top."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Purna P., Age 16 --- India