Real strength has to do with helping others. — Mr. Rogers (1928-2003)
Calamities
What appear to be calamities are often the sources of fortune. — Benjamin Disraeli (1804-1881)
Pray as though Everything Depended on God
Pray as though everything depended on God. Work as though everything depended on you. — St. Augustine of Canterbury (?-604)
Gentle with Yourself
Be wise. Treat yourself, your mind, sympathetically, with loving kindness. If you are gentle with yourself, you will become gentle with others. — Lama Yeshe (1935-1984)
It Is more Necessary to Lose than to Gain
In life it is more necessary to lose than to gain. A seed will only germinate if it dies. — Boris Pasternak
Men Make History
Men make history and not the other way around. In periods where there is no leadership, society stands still. Progress occurs when courageous, skillful leaders seize the opportunity to change things for the better. — Harry S. Truman
The Sole Meaning of Life
The sole meaning of life is to serve humanity. — Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910)
Eternal Present
There is not past, no future; everything flows in an eternal present. — James Joyce (1882-1941)
The Key to Happiness
Learn to let go. That is the key to happiness. — Buddha (563-483 BC)
Respect Yourself
Respect yourself and others will respect you. — Confucius (551-479 BC)
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