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43 Empowering Chris Gardner Quotes
Christopher Paul “Chris” Gardner is an American Entrepreneur, stockbroker, investor, author, motivational speaker and philanthropist whom, in the 80s, lived homeless with his son Christopher Jr.
‘The Pursuit to Happiness’ was published in 2006 which was also made into a movie played by Will Smith.
Chris Gardner as of 2012, is CEO of his own stock brokerage firm, Gardner Rich & Co.
Take a look at some of Chris Gardner’s quotes:
43 Empowering Chris Gardner Quotes:
1. “The future was uncertain, absolutely, and there were many hurdles, twists, and turns to come, but as long as I kept moving forward, one foot in front of the other, the voices of fear and shame, the messages from those who wanted me to believe that I wasn’t good enough, would be stilled.” – Chris Gardner
2. “Then again, what seems like nothing in the eyes of the world, when properly valued and put to use, can be among the greatest riches.” – Chris Gardner
3. “(The movie) is the story of my life, but it’s not about me. It’s about anybody who ever dreamed big and had someone tell them, ‘No, you can’t do it.’ You can.” – Chris Gardner
4. “Strong people stand up for themselves. Stronger people stand up for others. The irony is that while sleep sometimes brings nightmares, it’s the reality of my waking hours that can cause me the greater fear.” – Chris Gardner
5. “Others may question your credentials, your papers, your degrees. Others may look for all kinds of ways to diminish your worth. But what is inside you no one can take from you or tarnish.” – Chris Gardner
6. “Still a dreamer, yet more of a realist than ever before, I knew this was my time to sail. On the horizon I saw the shining future, as before. The difference now was that I felt the wind at my back. I was ready.” – Chris Gardner
7. “I just wanted to make a million dollars. But I couldn’t sing and I couldn’t play ball, so I said to my mother, ‘How am I going to make a million dollars?’ And she said to me, ‘Son, if you believe you can do it, you will.'” – Chris Gardner
8. “You can only depend on yourself. The cavalry ain’t coming” – Chris Gardner
9. “Sizing up succinctly his lack of formal education compared with his determination to learn from others, the author writes, “I went to college with every person I ever met.” – Chris Gardner
10. “This is a work of nonfiction. I have rendered the events faithfully and truthfully just as I have recalled them. Some names and descriptions of individuals have been changed in order to respect their privacy. To anyone whose name I did not” – Chris Gardner
11. “Without that sense of self, no amount of paper, no pedigree, and no credentials can make you legit. No matter what, you have to feel legit inside first.” – Chris Gardner
12. “There is no plan B for passion.” – Chris Gardner
13. “I hold one thing dearer than all else: my commitment to my son.” – Chris Gardner
14. “There was a language specific to all things. The ability to learn another language in one arena, whether it was music, medicine, or finance, could be used to accelerate learning and other arenas, too.” – Chris Gardner
15th Chris Gardner Quote – “Wealth can also be that attitude of gratitude with which we remind ourselves everyday to count our blessings.” – Chris Gardner
16. “People can’t do something themselves, they want to tell you that you can’t do it. You want something? Go get it.” – Chris Gardner
17. “Always, always pursue happiness.” – Chris Gardner
18. “The secret to success: find something you love to do so much, you can’t wait for the sun to rise to do it all over again.” – Chris Gardner
19. “One of the things young people always ask me about is what is the secret to success. The secret is there is no secret. It’s the basics. Blocking and tackling.” – Chris Gardner
20. “Don’t ever let someone tell you, you can’t do something.” – Chris Gardner
21. “Claim ownership of your dreams.” – Chris Gardner
22. “You know how mountains get moved? Everyone who can move a couple, move a couple. Those who can move rocks, move rocks. Those who can move boulders, move boulders. That’s how mountains get moved. If every one of us did everything we could, I believe we would be in a different world.” – Chris Gardner
23. “Find something that you love. Something that gets you so excited you can’t wait to get out of bed in the morning. Forget about money. Be happy.” – Chris Gardner
24. “Walk that walk and go forward all the time. Don’t just talk that talk, walk it and go forward. Also, the walk didn’t have to be long strides; baby steps counted too. Go forward.” – Chris Gardner
25th Chris Gardner Quote – “It’s okay to fail; it’s not okay to quit.” – Chris Gardner
26. “If you have a dream, you’ve got to protect it.” – Chris Gardner
27. “Well, I really don’t want to be a high-powered corporate lawyer. I’m really passionate about painting.” – Chris Gardner
28. “Do something that you love. Whatever you’re going to do is going to be tough enough. Find something that gets you so excited that the sun can’t come up early enough in the morning because you want to go do your thing.” – Chris Gardner
29. “It can be done, but you have to make it happen.” – Chris Gardner
30. “The balance in your life is more important than the balance in your checking account.” – Chris Gardner
31. “I was late once and it cost me $50,000. I figure it was cheaper to wear two watches.” – Chris Gardner
32. “The world is your oyster. It’s up to you to find the pearls.” – Chris Gardner
33. “But if you don’t take the necessary steps to make them happen, dreams are just mirages that mess with your head!” – Chris Gardner
34. “I was homeless, but I wasn’t hopeless. I knew a better day was coming.” – Chris Gardner
35. “The money thing will come. I know so many people who have so much more money than I. They are miserable. It is so important to be happy.” – Chris Gardner
36. “Do something that makes you happy and makes you feel good about yourself.” – Chris Gardner
37. “As busy as I am wherever I am, I try to get out and walk the streets, to remember how far I’ve come and appreciate every baby step of the way.” – Chris Gardner
38. “Though my mom had too many of her own dreams denied, deferred and destroyed, she instilled in me that I could have dreams. And not just have dreams but had a responsibility to make them reality. My mom taught me from a very early age that I could do anything I wanted to do.” – Chris Gardner
39. “I was Chris Gardner, father of a son who deserved better than what my daddy could do for me, son of Betty Jean Gardner who said that if I wanted to win I could win.” – Chris Gardner
40. “Do something that makes you feel your work is significant and meaningful. If you just want to make money, that’s a whole different trip. I can’t help you with that.” – Chris Gardner
41. “No matter how much money is involved or no matter how easy it is for you to do, if you’re not happy, you are nothing more than a slave to your talent and money.” – Chris Gardner
42. “Hunker down, strap in, and hold on. Hold on baby!” – Chris Gardner
43. “We all understand genetics. You get your eyes from your dad, your mom’s nose, there’s nothing you can do about that. But your spiritual genetics you can choose, pick, embrace and commit to. That’s what I did.” – Chris Gardner
What’s your favorite Chris Gardner Quote? Share your favorite quote in the comment section below.
Mother Teresa, known in the Catholic Church as Saint Teresa of Calcutta, is one of the most recognized humanitarian figures in recent memory. From an early age, Mother Teresa dedicated her life to charity and helping those in need all around the world. Even though much of her drive comes from her loyalty to her faith, her story and wisdom continues to inspire millions to this day even after her death in 1997.
Here are some of her most inspirational quotes:
1. “Peace begins with a smile.” – Mother Teresa
2. “If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other.” – Mother Teresa
3. “Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier.” – Mother Teresa
4. “If you judge people, you have no time to love them.” – Mother Teresa
5. “There are no great things, only small things with great love. Happy are those.” – Mother Teresa
6. “We fear the future because we are wasting the today” – Mother Teresa
7. “I have found the paradox that if I love until it hurts, then there is no hurt, but only more love.” – Mother Teresa
8. “Love begins at home, and it is not how much we do… but how much love we put in that action.” – Mother Teresa
9. “If you can’t feed a hundred people, then feed just one.” – Mother Teresa
10. “It’s not how much we give but how much love we put into giving.” – Mother Teresa
11. “Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today. Let us begin.” – Mother Teresa
12. “When you don’t have anything, then you have everything” – Mother Teresa
13. “I know God won’t give me anything I can’t handle. I just wish he didn’t trust me so much.”
14. “Live simply so others may simply live.” – Mother Teresa
15. “I want you to be concerned about your next door neighbor. Do you know your next door neighbor?” – Mother Teresa
16. “Being unwanted, unloved, uncared for, forgotten by everybody, I think that is a much greater hunger, a much greater poverty than the person who has nothing to eat.” – Mother Teresa
17. “We ourselves feel that what we are doing is just a drop in the ocean. But the ocean would be less because of that missing drop.” – Mother Teresa
18. “Be faithful in small things because it is in them that your strength lies.” – Mother Teresa
19. “Joy is prayer; joy is strength: joy is love; joy is a net of love by which you can catch souls. ” – Mother Teresa
20. “True love is a giving, and giving until it hurts” – Mother Teresa
21. “One of the greatest diseases is to be nobody to anybody.” – Mother Teresa
22. “The miracle is not that we do this work, but that we are happy to do it.” – Mother Teresa
23. “Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless.” – Mother Teresa
24. “Let us always meet each other with a smile, for a smile is the beginning of love” – Mother Teresa
25. “Our life of poverty is as necessary as the work itself. Only in heaven will we see how much we owe to the poor for helping us to love God better because of them.” – Mother Teresa
26. “If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other.” – Mother Teresa
27. “Do not wait for leaders; do it alone, person to person” – Mother Teresa
28. “Intense love does not measure, it just gives.” – Mother Teresa
29. “Let us touch the dying, the poor, the lonely and the unwanted according to the graces we have received and let us not be ashamed or slow to do the humble work.” – Mother Teresa
30. “God doesn’t require us to succeed, he only requires that you try.” – Mother Teresa
31. “Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love.” – Mother Teresa
32. “Even the rich are hungry for love, for being cared for, for being wanted, for having someone to call their own.” – Mother Teresa
Which quote resonated with you the most? Comment below!
Born with a rare disorder that left him without arms and legs; Nick Vujicic overcome adversity to become one of the most respected motivational speakers in the world. From being bullied as a child & confronting his physcial & mental barriers; Nick has grown up to inspire the world and help millions realize that these barriers we encounter exist only in our minds. Nicks words & actions demonstrate the power of the phrase “where there’s a will, there’s a way”.
Here are 35 of his most powerful quotes:
1. “No matter who you are, no matter what you’re going through, God knows it. He is with you. He is going to pull you through.” – Nick Vujicic
2. “Often people ask how I manage to be happy despite having no arms and no legs. The quick answer is that I have a choice. I can be angry about not having limbs, or I can be thankful that I have a purpose. I chose gratitude.” – Nick Vujicic
3. “… God gave you just one mouth but He gave you two ears, so you should listen twice as much as you speak” – Nick Vujicic
4. “I don’t want to be someone’s reason to hate their life. I want to be someone’s reason to seek something more in their life.” – Nick Vujicic
5. “We may have absolutely no control over what happens to us, but we can control how we respond. If we choose the right attitude, we can rise above whatever challenges we face.” – Nick Vujicic
6. “If a man without arms and legs is dreaming big why can’t we, why can’t we all?” – Nick Vujicic
7. “Often times we feel like either we can’t make a world of difference, or we feel that it’s not going to change anything anyway. The truth is you can change someone’s day,you can change someone’s life, but you have to show up and do what you got to do to actually see any fruit coming from it.” – Nick Vujicic
8. “This life is full of great experiences if we only give it a shot” – Nick Vujicic
9. “Take small steps in the right direction. No matter how small your steps, keep moving forward towards your goal.” – Nick Vujicic
10. “It’s a lie to think you’re not good enough. It’s a lie to think you’re not worth anything.” – Nick Vujicic
11. “Don’t give up. And know that there is always someone out there who believes in you and who loves you just the way that you are.” – Nick Vujicic
12. “Money can’t heal your heart. Money can’t give you purpose. I don’t want arms and legs, I want purpose. I don’t want arms and legs, I want peace. And I don’t want arms and legs, I want to be a miracle for someone else.” – Nick Vujicic
13. “In life, if you don’t know the truth, then you can’t be free, because then you’ll believe that the lies are the truth. But once we realize that when we read the Word of God, and you know the truth of who you are, then I’m not a man without arms and legs. I am a child of God.” – Nick Vujicic
14. “I encourage you to accept that you may not be able to see a path right now, but that doesn’t mean it’s not there.” – Nick Vujicic
15. “The biggest temptation I believe is to feel comfortable, to feel like you’ve worked through all of that here on earth, and are satisfied with this life” – Nick Vujicic
16. “There are no short and easy paths to a long and lasting happiness.” – Nick Vujicic
17. “Pain is pain. Broken is broken. Fear is the biggest disability of all. And will paralyze you more than you being in a wheelchair.” – Nick Vujicic
18. “Just because I don’t understand god’s plans does not mean that he is not with me.” – Nick Vujicic
19. “To wish for change will change nothing. To make the decision to take action right now will change everything!” – Nick Vujicic
20. “It’s a lie to not think you’re good enough. It’s a lie to not think you’re worth anything.” – Nick Vujicic
21. “Focus on your dream and do everything in your power! You have the power to change your life circumstances.” – Nick Vujicic
22. “Keep moving ahead because action creates momentum, which in turn creates unanticipated opportunities.” – Nick Vujicic
23. “I was never crippled until I lost hope.” – Nick Vujicic
24. “I will try one hundred times to get up, and if I fail one hundred times, If I fail and I give up will I ever get up? No! If I fail I’ll try again and again. But I want to tell you, it’s not the end.” – Nick Vujicic
25. “When you can’t get a miracle, you can still be a miracle for someone else” – Nick Vujicic
26. “In life you have a choice: bitter or better? Choose better, forget bitter.” – Nick Vujicic
27. “If you’re looking for happiness in things, you’ll never find it.” – Nick Vujicic
28. “The greater the struggle, the more glorious the triumph.” – Nick Vujicic
29. “Don’t put your life on hold so you can dwell on the unfairness of past hurts” – Nick Vujicic
30. “You can either be angry for what you don’t have or thankful for what you do have. Do your best and God will do the rest.” – Nick Vujicic
31. “The greatest rewards come when you give of yourself. It’s about bettering the lives of others, being part of something bigger than yourself, and making a positive difference.” – Nick Vujicic
32. “I believe if God doesn’t give you a miracle, you are a miracle of God for somebody else’s salvation.” – Nick Vujicic
33. “Dream big, my friend, and never give up. We all make mistakes, but none of us are mistakes. Take one day at a time. Embrace the positive attitudes, perspectives, principles and truths I share, and you, too, will overcome.” – Nick Vujicic
34. “The challenges in our lives are there to strengthen our convictions. They are not there to run us over.” – Nick Vujicic
35. “Focus on your dream and do everything in your power you have the power to change your life circumstances.” – Nick Vujicic
Which quote resonated with you the most. Comment your thoughts below!
Bob Marley is an internationally respected musician, activist, and philanthropist. Hailing from Jamaica, his music has influenced both minds and revolutions around the world. Much of his wisdom can be found in the lyrics of his songs. Timeless, these words will resonate within young people for generations to come.
Here are some of Bob Marley’s most powerful words of wisdom:
1. “I don’t believe in death, neither in flesh nor in spirit.” – Bob Marley
2. “When one door is closed, don’t you know, another is open.” – Bob Marley
3. “Love the life you live. live the life you love.” – Bob Marley
4. “Life is one big road with lots of signs. So when you riding through the ruts, don’t complicate your mind. Flee from hate, mischief and jealousy. Don’t bury your thoughts.” – Bob Marley
5. “One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain.” – Bob Marley
6. “Beginnings are usually scary, and endings are usually sad, but its everything in between that makes it all worth living.” – Bob Marley
7. “Don’t bury your thoughts, put your vision to reality.” – Bob Marley
8. “Don’t complicate your mind.” – Bob Marley
9. “The truth is, everyone is going to hurt you. You just got to find the ones worth suffering for.” – Bob Marley
16. “Your life is worth much more than gold.” – Bob Marley
17. “Judge not, before you judge yourself.” – Bob Marley
18. “Don’t trust people whose feelings change with time. Trust people whose feelings remain the same, even when the time” – Bob Marley
20. “I no have education. I have inspiration. If I was educated I would be a damn fool.” – Bob Marley
21. “Just because you are happy it does not mean that the day is perfect but that you have looked beyond its imperfections.” – Bob Marley
22. “Road of life is rocky and you may stumble too, so while you talk about me, someone else is judging you.” – Bob Marley
23. “Open your eyes, look within. Are you satisfied with the life you’re living?” – Bob Marley
24. “Don’t worry about a thing, ’cause every little thing gonna be all right.” – Bob Marley
25. “In this bright future you can’t forget your past.” – Bob Marley
26. “In the abundance of water a fool is thirsty.” – Bob Marley
27. “One love, one heart . . . Let’s get together and feel all right” – Bob Marley
28. “As a man sow, shall he reap. and I know that talk is cheap. But the heat of the battle is as sweet as the victory.” – Bob Marley
29. “True friends are like stars; you can only recognize them when it’s dark around you.” – Bob Marley
30. “Money is numbers and numbers never end. If it takes money to be happy, your search for happiness will never end.” – Bob Marley
31. “You never know how strong you are, until being strong is your only choice.” – Bob Marley
32. “Love, friendship, laughter… Some of the best things in life really are free.” – Bob Marley
33. “The most beautiful things are not perfect, they are special” – Bob Marley
Which quote resonated with you the most? Comment below!
Nelson Mandela is the former president of South Africa, as well as a well known and respected humanitarian, activist, philanthropist, politician, and revolutionary. Millions look towards Mandelas actions as they fight for their own human rights across the world. It is hard to argue against the idea that he was one of the most influential leaders in recent memory.
Here are a few of his most powerful quotes:
1. “I am fundamentally an optimist. Whether that comes from nature or nurture, I cannot say. Part of being optimistic is keeping one’s head pointed toward the sun, one’s feet moving forward. There were many dark moments when my faith in humanity was sorely tested, but I would not and could not give myself up to despair. That way lays defeat and death.” – Nelson Mandela
2. “Forget the past” – Nelson Mandela
3. “I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.” – Nelson Mandela
4. “Difficulties break some men but make others. No axe is sharp enough to cut the soul of a sinner who keeps on trying, one armed with the hope that he will rise even in the end.” – Nelson Mandela
5. “A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination” – Nelson Mandela
6. “It always seems impossible until it’s done.” – Nelson Mandela
7. “When a man has done what he considers to be his duty to his people and his country, he can rest in peace.” – Nelson Mandela
8. “The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” – Nelson Mandela
9. “And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same” – Nelson Mandela
10. “Real leaders must be ready to sacrifice all for the freedom of their people.” – Nelson Mandela
11. “If you want to make peace with your enemy, you have to work with your enemy. Then he becomes your partner” – Nelson Mandela
12. “A fundamental concern for others in our individual and community lives would go a long way in making the world the better place we so passionately dreamt of.” – Nelson Mandela
13. “Everyone can rise above their circumstances and achieve success if they are dedicated to and passionate about what they do.” – Nelson Mandela
14. “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” – Nelson Mandela
15. “Let each know that for each the body, the mind, and the soul have been freed to fullfill themselves” – Nelson Mandela
16. “For to be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.” – Nelson Mandela
17. “Do not judge me by my successes, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again.” – Nelson Mandela
18. “After climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb” – Nelson Mandela
19. “There is no passion to be found playing small – in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.” – Nelson Mandela
20. “When the water starts boiling it is foolish to turn off the heat” – Nelson Mandela
21. “Money won’t create success, the freedom to make it will.” – Nelson Mandela
22. “Courageous people do not fear forgiving, for the sake of peace” – Nelson Mandela
23. “We must use time wisely and forever realize that the time is always ripe to do right.” – Nelson Mandela
24. “Man’s goodness is a flame that can be hidden but never extinguished” – Nelson Mandela
25. “Resentment is like drinking poison and then hoping it will kill your enemies.” – Nelson Mandela
26. “If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart.” – Nelson Mandela
27. “I like friends who have independent minds because they tend to make you see problems from all angles.” – Nelson Mandela
28. “When people are determined they can overcome anything.” – Nelson Mandela
What is your favorite Nelson Mandela Quote? Comment Below!
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Mother Teresa, known in the Catholic Church as Saint Teresa of Calcutta, is one of the most recognized humanitarian figures in recent memory. From an early age, Mother Teresa dedicated her life to charity and helping those in need all around the world. Even though much of her drive comes from her loyalty to her faith, her story and wisdom continues to inspire millions to this day even after her death in 1997.
Here are some of her most inspirational quotes:
1. “Peace begins with a smile.” – Mother Teresa
2. “If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other.” – Mother Teresa
3. “Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier.” – Mother Teresa
4. “If you judge people, you have no time to love them.” – Mother Teresa
5. “There are no great things, only small things with great love. Happy are those.” – Mother Teresa
6. “We fear the future because we are wasting the today” – Mother Teresa
7. “I have found the paradox that if I love until it hurts, then there is no hurt, but only more love.” – Mother Teresa
8. “Love begins at home, and it is not how much we do… but how much love we put in that action.” – Mother Teresa
9. “If you can’t feed a hundred people, then feed just one.” – Mother Teresa
10. “It’s not how much we give but how much love we put into giving.” – Mother Teresa
11. “Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not yet come. We have only today. Let us begin.” – Mother Teresa
12. “When you don’t have anything, then you have everything” – Mother Teresa
13. “I know God won’t give me anything I can’t handle. I just wish he didn’t trust me so much.”
14. “Live simply so others may simply live.” – Mother Teresa
15. “I want you to be concerned about your next door neighbor. Do you know your next door neighbor?” – Mother Teresa
16. “Being unwanted, unloved, uncared for, forgotten by everybody, I think that is a much greater hunger, a much greater poverty than the person who has nothing to eat.” – Mother Teresa
17. “We ourselves feel that what we are doing is just a drop in the ocean. But the ocean would be less because of that missing drop.” – Mother Teresa
18. “Be faithful in small things because it is in them that your strength lies.” – Mother Teresa
19. “Joy is prayer; joy is strength: joy is love; joy is a net of love by which you can catch souls. ” – Mother Teresa
20. “True love is a giving, and giving until it hurts” – Mother Teresa
21. “One of the greatest diseases is to be nobody to anybody.” – Mother Teresa
22. “The miracle is not that we do this work, but that we are happy to do it.” – Mother Teresa
23. “Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless.” – Mother Teresa
24. “Let us always meet each other with a smile, for a smile is the beginning of love” – Mother Teresa
25. “Our life of poverty is as necessary as the work itself. Only in heaven will we see how much we owe to the poor for helping us to love God better because of them.” – Mother Teresa
26. “If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other.” – Mother Teresa
27. “Do not wait for leaders; do it alone, person to person” – Mother Teresa
28. “Intense love does not measure, it just gives.” – Mother Teresa
29. “Let us touch the dying, the poor, the lonely and the unwanted according to the graces we have received and let us not be ashamed or slow to do the humble work.” – Mother Teresa
30. “God doesn’t require us to succeed, he only requires that you try.” – Mother Teresa
31. “Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love.” – Mother Teresa
32. “Even the rich are hungry for love, for being cared for, for being wanted, for having someone to call their own.” – Mother Teresa
Which quote resonated with you the most? Comment below!
Born with a rare disorder that left him without arms and legs; Nick Vujicic overcome adversity to become one of the most respected motivational speakers in the world. From being bullied as a child & confronting his physcial & mental barriers; Nick has grown up to inspire the world and help millions realize that these barriers we encounter exist only in our minds. Nicks words & actions demonstrate the power of the phrase “where there’s a will, there’s a way”.
Here are 35 of his most powerful quotes:
1. “No matter who you are, no matter what you’re going through, God knows it. He is with you. He is going to pull you through.” – Nick Vujicic
2. “Often people ask how I manage to be happy despite having no arms and no legs. The quick answer is that I have a choice. I can be angry about not having limbs, or I can be thankful that I have a purpose. I chose gratitude.” – Nick Vujicic
3. “… God gave you just one mouth but He gave you two ears, so you should listen twice as much as you speak” – Nick Vujicic
4. “I don’t want to be someone’s reason to hate their life. I want to be someone’s reason to seek something more in their life.” – Nick Vujicic
5. “We may have absolutely no control over what happens to us, but we can control how we respond. If we choose the right attitude, we can rise above whatever challenges we face.” – Nick Vujicic
6. “If a man without arms and legs is dreaming big why can’t we, why can’t we all?” – Nick Vujicic
7. “Often times we feel like either we can’t make a world of difference, or we feel that it’s not going to change anything anyway. The truth is you can change someone’s day,you can change someone’s life, but you have to show up and do what you got to do to actually see any fruit coming from it.” – Nick Vujicic
8. “This life is full of great experiences if we only give it a shot” – Nick Vujicic
9. “Take small steps in the right direction. No matter how small your steps, keep moving forward towards your goal.” – Nick Vujicic
10. “It’s a lie to think you’re not good enough. It’s a lie to think you’re not worth anything.” – Nick Vujicic
11. “Don’t give up. And know that there is always someone out there who believes in you and who loves you just the way that you are.” – Nick Vujicic
12. “Money can’t heal your heart. Money can’t give you purpose. I don’t want arms and legs, I want purpose. I don’t want arms and legs, I want peace. And I don’t want arms and legs, I want to be a miracle for someone else.” – Nick Vujicic
13. “In life, if you don’t know the truth, then you can’t be free, because then you’ll believe that the lies are the truth. But once we realize that when we read the Word of God, and you know the truth of who you are, then I’m not a man without arms and legs. I am a child of God.” – Nick Vujicic
14. “I encourage you to accept that you may not be able to see a path right now, but that doesn’t mean it’s not there.” – Nick Vujicic
15. “The biggest temptation I believe is to feel comfortable, to feel like you’ve worked through all of that here on earth, and are satisfied with this life” – Nick Vujicic
16. “There are no short and easy paths to a long and lasting happiness.” – Nick Vujicic
17. “Pain is pain. Broken is broken. Fear is the biggest disability of all. And will paralyze you more than you being in a wheelchair.” – Nick Vujicic
18. “Just because I don’t understand god’s plans does not mean that he is not with me.” – Nick Vujicic
19. “To wish for change will change nothing. To make the decision to take action right now will change everything!” – Nick Vujicic
20. “It’s a lie to not think you’re good enough. It’s a lie to not think you’re worth anything.” – Nick Vujicic
21. “Focus on your dream and do everything in your power! You have the power to change your life circumstances.” – Nick Vujicic
22. “Keep moving ahead because action creates momentum, which in turn creates unanticipated opportunities.” – Nick Vujicic
23. “I was never crippled until I lost hope.” – Nick Vujicic
24. “I will try one hundred times to get up, and if I fail one hundred times, If I fail and I give up will I ever get up? No! If I fail I’ll try again and again. But I want to tell you, it’s not the end.” – Nick Vujicic
25. “When you can’t get a miracle, you can still be a miracle for someone else” – Nick Vujicic
26. “In life you have a choice: bitter or better? Choose better, forget bitter.” – Nick Vujicic
27. “If you’re looking for happiness in things, you’ll never find it.” – Nick Vujicic
28. “The greater the struggle, the more glorious the triumph.” – Nick Vujicic
29. “Don’t put your life on hold so you can dwell on the unfairness of past hurts” – Nick Vujicic
30. “You can either be angry for what you don’t have or thankful for what you do have. Do your best and God will do the rest.” – Nick Vujicic
31. “The greatest rewards come when you give of yourself. It’s about bettering the lives of others, being part of something bigger than yourself, and making a positive difference.” – Nick Vujicic
32. “I believe if God doesn’t give you a miracle, you are a miracle of God for somebody else’s salvation.” – Nick Vujicic
33. “Dream big, my friend, and never give up. We all make mistakes, but none of us are mistakes. Take one day at a time. Embrace the positive attitudes, perspectives, principles and truths I share, and you, too, will overcome.” – Nick Vujicic
34. “The challenges in our lives are there to strengthen our convictions. They are not there to run us over.” – Nick Vujicic
35. “Focus on your dream and do everything in your power you have the power to change your life circumstances.” – Nick Vujicic
Which quote resonated with you the most. Comment your thoughts below!
Bob Marley is an internationally respected musician, activist, and philanthropist. Hailing from Jamaica, his music has influenced both minds and revolutions around the world. Much of his wisdom can be found in the lyrics of his songs. Timeless, these words will resonate within young people for generations to come.
Here are some of Bob Marley’s most powerful words of wisdom:
1. “I don’t believe in death, neither in flesh nor in spirit.” – Bob Marley
2. “When one door is closed, don’t you know, another is open.” – Bob Marley
3. “Love the life you live. live the life you love.” – Bob Marley
4. “Life is one big road with lots of signs. So when you riding through the ruts, don’t complicate your mind. Flee from hate, mischief and jealousy. Don’t bury your thoughts.” – Bob Marley
5. “One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain.” – Bob Marley
6. “Beginnings are usually scary, and endings are usually sad, but its everything in between that makes it all worth living.” – Bob Marley
7. “Don’t bury your thoughts, put your vision to reality.” – Bob Marley
8. “Don’t complicate your mind.” – Bob Marley
9. “The truth is, everyone is going to hurt you. You just got to find the ones worth suffering for.” – Bob Marley
16. “Your life is worth much more than gold.” – Bob Marley
17. “Judge not, before you judge yourself.” – Bob Marley
18. “Don’t trust people whose feelings change with time. Trust people whose feelings remain the same, even when the time” – Bob Marley
20. “I no have education. I have inspiration. If I was educated I would be a damn fool.” – Bob Marley
21. “Just because you are happy it does not mean that the day is perfect but that you have looked beyond its imperfections.” – Bob Marley
22. “Road of life is rocky and you may stumble too, so while you talk about me, someone else is judging you.” – Bob Marley
23. “Open your eyes, look within. Are you satisfied with the life you’re living?” – Bob Marley
24. “Don’t worry about a thing, ’cause every little thing gonna be all right.” – Bob Marley
25. “In this bright future you can’t forget your past.” – Bob Marley
26. “In the abundance of water a fool is thirsty.” – Bob Marley
27. “One love, one heart . . . Let’s get together and feel all right” – Bob Marley
28. “As a man sow, shall he reap. and I know that talk is cheap. But the heat of the battle is as sweet as the victory.” – Bob Marley
29. “True friends are like stars; you can only recognize them when it’s dark around you.” – Bob Marley
30. “Money is numbers and numbers never end. If it takes money to be happy, your search for happiness will never end.” – Bob Marley
31. “You never know how strong you are, until being strong is your only choice.” – Bob Marley
32. “Love, friendship, laughter… Some of the best things in life really are free.” – Bob Marley
33. “The most beautiful things are not perfect, they are special” – Bob Marley
Which quote resonated with you the most? Comment below!
Nelson Mandela is the former president of South Africa, as well as a well known and respected humanitarian, activist, philanthropist, politician, and revolutionary. Millions look towards Mandelas actions as they fight for their own human rights across the world. It is hard to argue against the idea that he was one of the most influential leaders in recent memory.
Here are a few of his most powerful quotes:
1. “I am fundamentally an optimist. Whether that comes from nature or nurture, I cannot say. Part of being optimistic is keeping one’s head pointed toward the sun, one’s feet moving forward. There were many dark moments when my faith in humanity was sorely tested, but I would not and could not give myself up to despair. That way lays defeat and death.” – Nelson Mandela
2. “Forget the past” – Nelson Mandela
3. “I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.” – Nelson Mandela
4. “Difficulties break some men but make others. No axe is sharp enough to cut the soul of a sinner who keeps on trying, one armed with the hope that he will rise even in the end.” – Nelson Mandela
5. “A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination” – Nelson Mandela
6. “It always seems impossible until it’s done.” – Nelson Mandela
7. “When a man has done what he considers to be his duty to his people and his country, he can rest in peace.” – Nelson Mandela
8. “The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” – Nelson Mandela
9. “And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same” – Nelson Mandela
10. “Real leaders must be ready to sacrifice all for the freedom of their people.” – Nelson Mandela
11. “If you want to make peace with your enemy, you have to work with your enemy. Then he becomes your partner” – Nelson Mandela
12. “A fundamental concern for others in our individual and community lives would go a long way in making the world the better place we so passionately dreamt of.” – Nelson Mandela
13. “Everyone can rise above their circumstances and achieve success if they are dedicated to and passionate about what they do.” – Nelson Mandela
14. “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” – Nelson Mandela
15. “Let each know that for each the body, the mind, and the soul have been freed to fullfill themselves” – Nelson Mandela
16. “For to be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.” – Nelson Mandela
17. “Do not judge me by my successes, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again.” – Nelson Mandela
18. “After climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb” – Nelson Mandela
19. “There is no passion to be found playing small – in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.” – Nelson Mandela
20. “When the water starts boiling it is foolish to turn off the heat” – Nelson Mandela
21. “Money won’t create success, the freedom to make it will.” – Nelson Mandela
22. “Courageous people do not fear forgiving, for the sake of peace” – Nelson Mandela
23. “We must use time wisely and forever realize that the time is always ripe to do right.” – Nelson Mandela
24. “Man’s goodness is a flame that can be hidden but never extinguished” – Nelson Mandela
25. “Resentment is like drinking poison and then hoping it will kill your enemies.” – Nelson Mandela
26. “If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his language, that goes to his heart.” – Nelson Mandela
27. “I like friends who have independent minds because they tend to make you see problems from all angles.” – Nelson Mandela
28. “When people are determined they can overcome anything.” – Nelson Mandela
What is your favorite Nelson Mandela Quote? Comment Below!
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michael pingoy
Jun 20, 2017 at 2:18 am
16. “People can’t do something themselves, they want to tell you that you can’t do it. You want something? Go get it.” –
Charles
Dec 29, 2016 at 9:26 pm
25th Chris Gardner Quote – “It’s okay to fail; it’s not okay to quit.” – Chris Gardner
Charles
Dec 29, 2016 at 9:25 pm
Thanks for the post. Good advice to achieve your dream.
lucky
Oct 25, 2016 at 10:15 am
I am inspired..thanks for the post!
ibaniyi charles
Mar 11, 2016 at 4:50 pm
My best quote, “its okay to fail, but its not okay to quit” its like saying, when you fall, you don’t remain there, but rather, to rise up and keep going, don’t stop until you achieve your aim.