“I never considered a difference of opinion in politics, in religion, in philosophy, as cause for withdrawing from a friend.” -Thomas Jefferson Friendship should always be valued. Differing opinions may cause heated debates or even arguments, but they do not and should not fracture the foundations on which your friendships are built. A friend is […]Read Post ›
“Determine never to be idle. No person will have occasion to complain of the want of time who never loses any. It is wonderful how much may be done if we are always doing.” -Thomas Jefferson I’ve always felt that I get more done when I have more to do. That is, when I am […]Read Post ›
“Be prepared and be honest.” -John Wooden Just a little something to finish your Friday night off with. Being honest with yourself and others is extremely important; not only for your conscience, but to be a good person. Preparation is the key to getting through most situations successfully. Short but sweet.
“You can’t live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you.” -John Wooden I happen to LOVE this quote. I had never heard it before today, and I have to say, it really hits home. I am an advocate for helping others and that truly being happy […]Read Post ›
“Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.” -John Wooden This one is simple and to the point: what others think can never dictate the type of person you are. People may not think the best […]Read Post ›
“Success comes from knowing that you did your best to become the best that you are capable of becoming.” -John Wooden This quote is slightly confusing, and requires a couple read throughs to really get it. Obviously, Wooden is talking about success. What he says is that you are successful when you KNOW that you […]Read Post ›
“Adversity is the state in which man most easily becomes acquainted with himself, being especially free of admirers then.” -John Wooden John Wooden was the king of basketball in his time. The hailed UCLA men’s basketball coach, he is known not only for his many championships, but also his amazing words of wisdom. This particular […]Read Post ›
“Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don’t mind, it doesn’t matter.” -Mark Twain No one wants to grow up… who says you have to? You are never obligated to act your age; you can always be a child at heart. That’s what Twain is getting at here, and I thought it […]Read Post ›
“Be careless in your dress if you will, but keep a tidy soul.” -Mark Twain Mark Twain probably has some of my favorite quotes of all time; and this one is no different. They are simple, but powerful and always have a deep meaning. Here, Twain is telling us that it doesn’t matter what we […]Read Post ›
“Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest.” -Mark Twain To be able to do right is sometimes a difficult thing. It can mean going against what your friends want, what your family wants, and quite often, even what YOU want. To be able to do right, however, you must first […]Read Post ›
