For a woman who spent her life without the ability to see, Helen Keller had a profound way of expressing the appropriate outlook on life. “When you face the sun,” she said, […]
Avoid Shadows and Face the Sun
The Secret To Success in Running and Life
“The secret of my success over the 400m is that I run the first 200m as fast as I can. Then, for the second 200m, with God’s help I run faster.” Eric […]
Everyone Dreams But Not Equally
“All men dream, but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds, wake in the morning to find that their dreams were nothing but vanity: but […]
Words of Optimism From Anne Frank
No matter what you are dealing with today that might cause you discouragement, your situation cannot be worse than what Anne Frank endured. Despite the brutality — and ultimately the death — […]
Knowing God Through Practice
“You will know as much of God, and only as much of God, as you are willing to put into practice.” — Eric Liddell
Contentment is the Enemy of Success
Novelist and short story writer Louis L’Amour (1908-1988) recognized the connection between success and motivation to pursue it. He said, “Nobody got anywhere in the world by simply being content.”
Don’t Stop if You Are On the Right Track
“Even though you are on the right track, you will get run over if you just sit there” — Will Rogers
A Hellish Journey is No Place to Stop
“If you are going through hell, keep going.” — Winston Churchill
Edison on Success
Thomas Edison: “I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” Read more fun facts about Thomas Edison. Read more great quotes. Read more stories of success.
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