Thursday, August 24, 2006

There was no third-party quote that could embody the words being felt, so this is a new creation.
No matter how busy you may think you are, you must find time to look inside yourself, view how you are living life, see your faults, surrender your ego and yourself to what is just.
I have found myself living in ignorance far too long and its penalty far greater than ever imagined.

Monday, August 21, 2006

Nobel Prize Peace Awardee, the Most Reverend Desmond Mpilo Tutu said these words,
Without forgiveness, there's no future.

Thursday, August 17, 2006

American actress and sex symbol Mae West was the Diva of Vaudeville and a shining star in the hype of Hollywood birth.
Love thy neighbor - and if he happens to be tall, debonair and devastating, it will be that much easier.
Ladies, this one's for you.

Friday, August 04, 2006

Born in 1854, the Irishman, Poet, Novelist, Dramatist and an opinionated Critic,
Oscar Wilde sharply stated,
I like men who have a future and women who have a past.
I don't know exactly what that means,
but I like it.

Tuesday, August 01, 2006

Sixth American President and eldest son of the second US President, John Quincy Adams stated,
Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish.
Why do we find it so difficult to have patience?

Wednesday, July 19, 2006

Known as one of America's Best Story-Tellers, a camp-fire dweller and a beloved troubador, Louis L'Amour was a writer of western fiction with over 100 novels and 30 motion pictures penned to his name.
"Nobody got anywhere in the world by simply being content."
When we settle for being content, we let mediocrity prevail.

Monday, July 17, 2006

A student of Socrates, this person is known as one of the most influential philosophers of ancient Greece and a teacher to Aristotle. The Philosopher Plato remarked,
Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something.
Why don't we more carefull choose our words?

Wednesday, July 12, 2006

The famous inventor Thomas Alva Edison stated,
There are no rules here--we're trying to accomplish something.

Thursday, July 06, 2006

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America's Presidential First Lady
Nancy Reagan feminantly stated,
A woman is like a tea bag,
you can not tell how strong she is
until you put her in hot water.
Agreeably, the same can be said for men.

Wednesday, July 05, 2006

The legendary showman and creator of the 'Greatest Show on Earth,' PT Barnum started his 'circus' career in 1834 just after an attempt in newspaper publishing. His circus was eventually sold to Ringling Brothers in 1907 for a price of US$400,000.
If I shoot at the sun I may hit a star.
Let us all aim high.

Monday, July 03, 2006

Writer of science fiction and short stories, William Rotsler gives us these words,
You won't find a solution by saying there is no problem.
So let us be mindful of problems and find solutions.

Saturday, July 01, 2006

Once known as The Lady Diana Spencer with paternal honor of Earl, Diana Frances became Princess with wedlock to Prince Charles in 1981 - becoming Princess Diana of Wales. She soon became one of the world's most influential women in history.
Only do what your heart tells you.
May we strive to act with such compassion and love as she did.

Friday, June 30, 2006

American folk and blues singer, guitarist and song writer, Dave Van Ronk said,
Honesty is the cruelest game of all, because not only can you hurt someone - and hurt them to the bone - you can feel self-righteous about it at the same time.
I agree with the man.

Thursday, June 29, 2006

French pilot and author Antoine de Saint-Exupery remarks on love,
Life has taught us that love does not consist in gazing at each other, but in looking outward together in the same direction.
Antoine must not have found the right lady.

Friday, June 23, 2006

Do not hide from the truth, because the truth, once known, will set you free!
As i wait in the airport with a 5-hour delay, i am reminded of these words from Scottish Historian and notable essayist of the Victorian era Thomas Carlyle,
Endurance is patience concentrated.

Tuesday, June 20, 2006

American writer, editor and publisher Elbert Hubbard said,
He who does not understand your silence will probably not understand your words.
Silence is a wonderful form of communication rarely used.

Friday, June 16, 2006

British Conservative and once Aithest turned Anglican, the Right Honourable Enoch Powell said these words,
For a politician to complain about the press is like a ship's captain complaining about the sea.
It is amazing how politician's learn to ride the wave. Surf's up!

Thursday, June 15, 2006

Former New York Governor Mario Cuomo said,
I talk and talk and talk, and I haven't taught people in fifty years what my father taught me by example in one week.
We learn by example.

Wednesday, June 14, 2006

The United Kingdom's only jewish Prime Minister, Benjamin Disreali is credited with starting the Conservative Party and was most known in his day for wearing fancy clothes.
I feel a very unusual sensation - if it's not indigestion, I think it must be gratitude.
There's no sensation quite like that of gratitude.