Quotation Saturday

“We live in the altered space of man. We thrive in the altered space of God”
-Joni Zipp

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GOODNESS

Maybe just believing in goodness generates a tiny bit of the stuff, so that by being so foolish as to believe in our better natures, if just for a day, we actually contribute to the sum total of generosity in the universe.
-Julie Powell
Julie & Julia

All good activities which encourage people to learn how to live with one another pleasantly and to develop a sense of humor improve living.
-Leonard Carmichael

"Use what talents you possess; the woods would be very silent if no birds sang except those that sang best."
- Henry Van Dyke


ACCEPT THE UNCHANGEABLE

“Everything that has happened in your life to this minute is unchangeable. It’s history. The greatest waste of energy is in looking back at missed opportunities, lamenting past events, grudge collecting, getting even, harboring ill will, and any vengeful thinking. Success is the only acceptable form of revenge. By forgiving your trespassers, you become free to concentrate on going forward with your life and succeeding in spite of your detractors. You will live a rewarding and fulfilling life.”
-Dennis Waitley

GOALS

One of the key qualities that any CEO (or successful person) needs--a willingness to stretch yourself and go after goals that others think are too visionary, too hard, or too ambitious to accomplish.
-Richard A. McGinn

Goals too clearly defined can become blinders.
-Mary Catherine Bateson

Everything that doesn't kill you, makes you stronger. And later on you can use it in some story.
-Tapani Bagge
 
When I examine myself and my methods of thought I come to the conclusion that the gift of fantasy has meant more to me than my talent for absorbing knowledge.
-Albert Einstein