"MOTIVATIONAL QUOTES FOR TEENS"
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November 30, 1998
MIXED FEELINGS... "The good in you shouts The evil whispers, But you decide Your needs, your wants. Sacrifice is an important ingredient For a worthy life But you decide Yourself, your neighbor. Plan for success Or grumble about failure Your hard work decides Your destiny, your fate." --- Copyright© 1998 Ramya Santhanam November 30, 1998 "Life is sometimes not fair to me To which I'd like to have the master key But with it you must keep flowin Not knowin just what you're doin Always trying to stay above the surface In life still looking for some purpose Searching for what seems to be eternity." --- Tom, Age 15 --- New York November 30, 1998 "When God closes a door, He opens a window." --- Anonymous --- Sent in by Anne L., Age 17 --- Virginia November 30, 1998 "The best thing a father can do for his children, Is love their mother." --- Author Unknown --- Sent in by Sonia C., Age 16 --- Ontario, Canada November 30, 1998 "And in the end it's not the years in your life that counts... It's the life in your years." --- Abraham Lincoln --- Sent in by Ursula, Age 16 --- New York November 27, 1998 "Believe in yourself and always stand tall Those who have doubts are those that will fall Enjoy what you do and remember to smile It's the hard work and effort that make it worthwhile Remain focused on what it is you wish to achieve Remember dedication, commitment and to always believe!" --- Kelly B., Age 18 --- N.S.W. Australia November 27, 1998 "Smile, even if it is a sad smile, Because sadder than a sad smile Is the sadness of not knowing how to smile." --- Author Unknown --- Sent in by Kate F., Age 17 --- Portugal November 27, 1998 "The clock is running. So make the most of today." --- Unknown --- Sent in by Melissa, Age 17 --- North Dakota November 27, 1998 "You only find your limits once you've already exceeded them." --- Tim, Age 17 --- Massachusetts November 27, 1998 "The best remedy for those who are lonely, afraid or unhappy Is to go outside. Somewhere where they can be quiet, Alone with the heavens, nature and God. Because only then does one feel that all is as it should be And that God wishes to see people happy, Amidst the simple beauty of nature. As long as this exists, and it certainly will, I know that then there will always be comfort for every sorrow, Whatever the circumstances may be. I firmly believe that nature brings solace in all troubles." --- Anne Frank --- Submitted by QA --- Canada November 25, 1998 "Adversity causes some men to break Others to break records." --- William A. Ward --- Submitted by Chris S., Age 16 --- California --- Submitted by Matt B., Age 17 November 25, 1998 "The hardest thing in life is to be an individual." --- Desirae D., Age 16 --- Texas November 25, 1998 "I am not gonna give up. I can't give up.... Not when I know the truth's out there." --- Dana, Age 14 --- Pennsylvania November 25, 1998 "If God gave you the talent to sing, then sing. If God gave you the talent to write, then write. Yet if you think God gave you no talent, Then think again." --- Chelsea W., Age 13 --- Texas November 25, 1998 "It's easy to smile through the good times, But the real challenge is keeping that smile Through the bad times." --- Kristin J., Age 17 --- Ohio November 23, 1998 IF YOU HAD ONE DAY "If you were told that you had but one day to live What do you think you would do? Would you go and do the things you've already done Or go back and try something new Would you stop and say "hi" to the old lady You pass by every day on the street? Or would you walk right by in a cold-hearted way And stare at the walk 'round you feet Would you tell everyone that you truly love How much you really care? Or would you claim all your life as your own And pretend their influence wasn't there If you were told you had but one day to live What do you think you would say? What if I told you that the time is now Go ahead, Carpe Diem, Seize the Day." --- Copyright© 1998 Heather Segraves. November 23, 1998 "Why stop dreaming, When you don't stop sleeping?" --- Ha Ngoc D., Age 15 --- Kentucky November 23, 1998 "Friends come and go, But the memory of them will last forever." --- Tanya R., Age 13 --- New Jersey November 23, 1998 "If you love something Set it free If it comes back It was meant to be." --- Anonymous --- Submitted by Mallory, Janet & Lydia --- Tennessee November 20, 1998 "What's done cannot be stopped But it can be prevented next time. " --- By Dave Weinbaum --- Submitted by Anna H. --- Grade 12 --- West Florence High --- South Carolina November 20, 1998 "Let us train minds to desire what the situation demands." --- Lucius Seneca --- Submitted by Sean E. --- Grade 12 --- West Florence High --- South Carolina November 20, 1998 "Strive to do better than yesterday." --- Author Unknown --- Submitted by Tanya C. --- Grade 12 --- West Florence High --- South Carolina November 20, 1998 "Believe in yourself, set a plan and aim high." --- Lou Holtz --- Submitted by Erin W. --- Grade 12 --- West Florence High --- South Carolina November 20, 1998 "Excellence takes togetherness." --- Lou Holtz --- Submitted by Amanda T. --- Grade 12 --- West Florence High --- South Carolina November 20, 1998 "There is no substitute for guts." --- Paul (Bear) Bryant --- Submitted by Trameika G. --- Grade 10 --- West Florence High --- South Carolina November 20, 1998 "You can be anything you want, If you are willing to pay the price." --- Eddie Robinson --- Submitted by Crystal L. --- Grade 11 --- West Florence High --- South Carolina November 20, 1998 "I believe that in all of us, there is something divine -- Something which is always reaching for the ideal. It's the striving that's glorious." --- Dr. Alvin Saake --- Submitted by Laurie C. --- Grade 11 --- West Florence High --- South Carolina November 18, 1998 "A good friend is not necessarily someone who is always there, But someone who is always there when it counts." --- Sent in by QA, Age 18 --- Canada November 18, 1998 "If we deny love that is given to us, If we refuse to give love because we fear the pain of loss, Then our lives will be empty, our loss greater." --- Anonymous --- Contributed by Jason C., Age 17 --- Kentucky November 18, 1998 "A women is like a tea bag, You never know how strong she is Until she is in hot water." --- Author Unknown --- Submitted by Shannon D., Age 14 November 18, 1998 Definition of LOVE "Love is more than a just a feeling. It's a verb. It's something you do, not just a thing. When you love someone you feel it throughout your entire body. When you see someone do something, Even the littlest thing that reminds you of this person, you smile. You smile so much on the inside that it forces its way to the outside. Love causes the ultimate happiness. It is eternal. There is no pain in love. Love is the greatest gift given to anyone. When you have love, you don't cherish the love, You cherish the person. With love comes honesty, friendship, the greatest friendship known, And a respect higher than that you've ever felt before. If you love someone, you love them mind, body, and soul." --- Copyright © 1998 Brad Estridge November 18, 1998 "A part of you has grown in me, Together forever we shall be, Never apart, Maybe in distance, But never in heart." --- Unknown --- Sent in by Anna K., Age 12 --- Washington November 16, 1998 "Always put faith in yourself, Because when you believe in yourself You can always reach the Highest goal!!" --- Kirbi P., Age 15 --- South Carolina November 16, 1998 "Expect troubles as an inevitable part of life And repeat to yourself, the most comforting words of all; This, too, shall pass." --- Ann Landers --- Contributed by Brandy B., Age 16 --- Tennessee November 16, 1998 "The minute that you settle for second best You've settled for even less than you deserve." --- Anonymous --- Sent in by Bianca, Age 16 --- Canada November 16, 1998 "Success is never lasting, And failure is never final." --- Unknown --- Contributed by Krissy G., Age 15 --- Ohio November 16, 1998 "God gave man limited ability, But unlimited ambition and desire." --- Author Unknown --- Contributed by Lisa I., Age 16 --- Pennsylvania November 13, 1998 "Every day, we fight the fight. Every day we play the game. Every day we expect good things, Every day we want to do our best. So what's the secret? Where's the answer? Well here it is. There isn't one. No matter how long you live. All you can do is improve upon the mistakes and reap the success. That's it. That's your job. So instead of searching for the magic waters, live for now. Wake up with that smile, that energy, that goal, and strive on. It might not happen or work today, so what. Guess what, it probably didn't for the next person either. So you take what you have, and try again. Because every day is another chance, another opportunity. There will always be a next time. Remember that. Can't is an excuse and giving up is not an option. So get out of your comfort zone and get something done. Nobody can make you do it but YOU! Not this quote, or anything else you read. It's you! So find that personal motivation. Make it happen. Because the magic potion is somewhere very few people look, WITHIN YOU!" --- Copyright © 1998 Curt Bachman November 13, 1998 "Procrastination is the ability to keep up with yesterday." --- Unknown --- Sent in by Kate, Age 17 --- Rhode Island November 13, 1998 "When a man is given a great deal, A great deal will be expected from him." --- From the book Winning Words of Champions by Larry Bielat --- Sent in by Curt B., Age 16 --- Ohio November 13, 1998 "Let us not judge one another by look, But by the character of their heart and mind." --- Sara D., Age 17 --- Ohio November 11, 1998 "Sometimes the road of life is hard, and sometimes it's easy. Wherever you go in life, your going to have choices. You have the choice of doing good or bad. Wrong or right. And wherever you go there are two types of faces; A smiling one and a frowning one. There are going to be two types of people; A nice one and a mean one. But on the road of life, you should do the good things, Bring a smile to the people who are frowning. You should make friends with the nice people, But find the good in the mean ones. You see, that's what our world is about. Giving. Caring. Sharing. So please, be this type of person on your road of life And spread the good news to everyone else!!!" --- Molly S., Age 12 --- Ohio November 11, 1998 "The early bird gets the worm, But the second mouse gets the cheese." --- Author Unknown --- Contributed by Mike C., Age 16 --- Utah November 11, 1998 "A Day Is Wasted, When One Does Not Smile." --- Unknown --- Sent in by Melanie, Age 18 --- Australia November 11, 1998 "It is no sin to attempt and fail, The only sin is to not make the attempt." --- Author Unknown --- Sent in by Jen, Age 16 --- New Jersey --- Sent in by L. Miller, Age 14 ---Washington November 11, 1998 "To be all you can be is to dream of being more." --- Ginny --- Contributed by Kristen, Age 16 --- Tennessee November 9, 1998 "I will become a bonfire and dare the world to put me out." --- Laurence G. Boldt --- Contributed by Bethany J., Age 16 --- Nova Scotia, Canada November 9, 1998 "Perhaps you cannot be a star; but you need not be a cloud." --- Author Unknown --- Contributed by Alexandra C., Age 16 --- Alaska November 9, 1998 "Your only Limitation is your Imagination." --- Josh Sain --- Sent in by Brock C. O., Age 18 --- New Mexico November 9, 1998 "Patience is the ability to let you light shine after you fuse has blown." --- Author Unknown --- Sent in by QA --- Canada November 9, 1998 "Those who tell me too much faith is a bad thing Are the ones who have too little." --- Sarah T., Age 16 --- Texas November 6, 1998 "dreams started as an idea finished with love they make life worth living and bring light to the dark they make legends out of men and happiness out of despair it takes a moment of inspiration but you need courage to make it come true never start a day without a dream never let others tell you it's a fantasy let it bring meaning to your life and let it bring your life meaning to someone else." --- Copyright © 1998 David Gethings November 6, 1998 "Humility hurts, but the freedom afterwards heals." --- DC, Age 19 November 6, 1998 "Once you accept your uniqueness and see it as something special, You can respect the differences in others. A deep love of self empowers you to excel And gives you the ability to focus on the needs of others." --- Jeanne Moutoussamy-Ashe --- Contributed by Lauren V., Age 18 --- Indiana November 6, 1998 "I could not live without books." --- Thomas Jefferson --- Sent in by Megan H., Age 13 --- Indiana November 6, 1998 "Improve your performance by improving your attitude." --- H. Jackson Brown Jr. --- Sent in by Lacey G., Age 15 --- California November 4, 1998 "Never be too good to pick up a penny." --- Unknown --- Sent in by Michelle F., Age 16 --- Louisiana November 4, 1998 "You can't be born a hero, you have to work for it." --- Benny, Age 13 --- New York November 4, 1998 "Lessons taught in fear are remembered, But lessons taught in love are cherished." --- Unknown -- Contributed by Jocelyn H., Age 17 --- Ontario, Canada November 4, 1998 "Don't let yesterday take up too much of today. " --- Will Rogers --- Submitted by Jenn L., Age 16 --- Massachusetts November 4, 1998 "Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through the experience of trial and suffering Can the soul be strengthened, vision cleared, Ambition inspired, and success achieved." --- Helen Keller --- Submitted by Lauren D., Age 18 --- New Jersey November 2, 1998 "There is no I in team, but there is an I in: Pain, suffering, sacrifice, determination, Pride, and the will to win." --- Michael C., Age 15 --- Louisiana November 2, 1998 "Good times, become good memories Bad times, become good lessons. There's always something good that Comes out of every life experience. You can never lose, you can only gain from life." --- Melanie, Age 18 --- Australia November 2, 1998 "For long you live, and high you fly And smiles you give and tears you cry And all you touch and all you see Is all your life will ever be." --- Unknown --- Sent in by Emily R., Age 15 --- Wisconsin November 2, 1998 "If a bird wants to learn to fly, It must first learn to stand and walk, Because it cannot fly into flying." --- Unknown --- Sent in by Heather G., Age 14 --- Kentucky November 2, 1998 "If you don't pick up the pieces each time you fall, Life moves on without you." --- Kelly M., Age 16 --- Ohio
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