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My Favorite Quotes

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Sometimes all it takes to be inspired is one great quote that hits close to home. These are some that I like! Feel free to share others that you like.

1
 

"When life kicks ya, let it kick ya forward."

 
This quote is by Kay Yow, women's basketball coach at NC State. She said this while talking about her struggle with cancer. She was talking about not letting things you can't control get you down. She said she had no control over getting cancer, but she had 100% control of how she reacted to it.
2
 

"I know God won't give me anything I can't handle. I just wish He didn't trust me so much."

 
This is by one of my favorite people in history: Mother Teresa. I've used this one a lot in my life.
3
 

"Live well, laugh often, love much"

 
This is more than just something on Grandma's throw pillow. These are words I live by.
4
 

"No one can make you feel inferior without your consent."

 
Elenanor Roosevelt was a smart lady.
5
 

"Treat others as you would like to be treated."

 
The golden rule still applies!
6
 

"One hundred years from now, it will not matter what my bank account was, how big my house was, or what kind of car I drove. But the world may be a little better, because I was important in the life of a child."

 
This quote by Forest Witcraft is perfect for my line of work (preschool teacher).
7
 

"If we cannot end now our differences, at least we can help make the world safe for diversity."

 
John F. Kennedy- at one point we really did have a smart leader.
8
 

"No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted."

 
Aesop said this...Let's get to it!
9
 

"Carpe diem!"

 
Seize the day!
10
 

"You must be the change you want to see in the world."

 
-Mahatma Gandhi...enough said...
11
 

"You cannot shake hands with a clenched fist."

 
Indira Gandhi. Peace people.
12
 

"Work like you don't need the money. Love like you've never been hurt. Dance like nobody's watching."

 
I'm still trying to do this one by Satchel Paige.
13
 

Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting, “Holy shit…what a ride!”

 

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"We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them." Einstein
One of my favs
Photo_2_thumb zackenturaposted 541 days ago
If only we'd stop trying to be happy we could have a pretty good time. ~Edith Wharton

K_sunglasses_thumb kathybelleposted 541 days ago
#4 is my personal favorite and I try hard to live #5. Great list.
Pam-oml-avatar-2_thumb Pamposted 541 days ago
Ann, Love #s 6 and 12. #6 is a great one for teachers.
Empty_profile ccdposted 540 days ago
great list, ann. i'm going to print this one. miss you!
Darch_thumb emilyjeanetteellisposted 540 days ago
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