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6 Quotes To Challenge You & Help You Gain Control Over Your Life
Life is beautiful and offers us many valuable lessons along the way.
As much as we have come to believe that it is unpredictable and that our destiny is set in stone, we have the power within us to control and change most of what happens in our lives and it’s quality by the choices we make, the actions we take and the way we react to circumstances and various situations.
The following quotes reinforce this:
Quote #1:
“The best way to predict the future is to create it.” – Abraham Lincoln
We cannot change the past, neither can we predict the future but we can use our past experiences, challenges and the valuable lessons we garner from them to create and shape our future. Life and time have a way of making us wiser, better equipped and changing our perspective as far as many things are concerned.
Often times though, we are so hung up on the past and spend too much time re-visiting it that we fail to realize the opportunities that abound before us. The best things are never behind us but ahead of us and can only be experienced if and when we allow ourselves to embrace new possibilities and opportunities and become proactive in creating the lives we desire for ourselves.
Quote #2:
“Every accomplishment starts with a decision to try.” – Gail Devers
Nothing ventured, nothing gained! To accomplish anything; you have to dare to dream, be willing to take risks and put yourself out there. Nothing worth having in life comes easily or will be handed to you without any effort or due diligence on your part.
The World’s greatest inventions and innovations were birthed from an idea and the idea turned into manifestation by the person who dared to try by taking a leap of faith and making the decision to put the idea into work.
Quote #3:
“That some achieve great success is proof to all that others can achieve it as well.” – Abraham Lincoln
Roger Bannister was able to accomplish a feat experts had said for many years the human body wasn’t capable of; he broke the four minute mile barrier and inspired others to follow suit shortly thereafter. As they say, the rest is history, what was once considered impossible is a norm today.
If someone else is succeeding at something you are failing in, you need to re-examine your actions and figure out what you are doing wrong or aren’t doing and determine if their actions, habits and mannerisms are duplicable and if emulated would aid you in achieving similar if not greater success.
Quote #4:
“The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
You really are the Author and Creator of your life and can be, do and have anything you put your mind to. Whatever you tell yourself is possible for you will be possible for you. The person YOU determine to be is the person you will become based on your mindset, the actions you perform and the choices you make.
The only person that stands in the way of you becoming the person you want to be is yourself. People can try to prevent you from becoming the person you would like to become or even influence you into becoming that very person but all the hard work lies in you determining the possibility of this happening.
Quote #5:
“Be miserable or motivate yourself. Whatever has to be done, it’s your choice.” – Wayne Dyer
When it comes to dealing with challenging situations or obstacles in life, you can either take the stance of being the problem or the solution; whichever option you choose greatly determines the outcome and your happiness.
Complaining about circumstances that you can easily change is pointless and will lead you nowhere. Either make the choice to do whatever it takes to change your situation and proactively pursue the solution or choose to not do anything about it and stay miserable. The choice is really up to you. For things to change, you have to be willing to make the change or stop complaining about it if you aren’t willing to.
Quote #6:
“Only those who risk going far can possibly find out how far they can go.” – T.S. Eliot
Although we are unlimited beings, we rarely tap into most of our potential because we sometimes aren’t willing to take the risks or make the sacrifices or commitments doing so would require of us. You will never know what you are capable of or where your strength lies until you are willing to push yourself further than you’ve ever gone or get out of your comfort zone without the possibility of a safety net.
The difference between being extra-ordinary and ordinary is determined by one’s will to go the extra mile and do what others aren’t willing to do.
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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A very educative article Yvonne. We owe it to ourselves to bud out the best of ourselves. As you say, we should be ready to learn from others, life is full of lessons, we are all students of life. Thanks for sharing.
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You are most welcome, Magda. I am glad you found this article enlightening and share my philosophy on life, we truly are life’s students and have a lot to learn from each other.
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Woke up to this article.and it’s marvelous. I loved the how projected these quotations into seeing the best in ourselves and create a better tomorrow. Thanks.
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You are most welcome, Tejaswi. We definitely have within us the power to create a better tomorrow for ourselves as well as others.
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Thanks for reading my article and sharing your insight, Christian. I truly believe that we should always follow our gut as far as pursuing our dreams and passion are concerned. Fear robs us of too much, a life of regret is a painful existence and a reminder of what could have been had we dared to dream and taken the risks.
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This is great! I really like quote #1 and quote #4. Abraham Lincoln was absolutely correct in that the best way to predict the future is to create it. Like you said in the article, we cannot change the past, but we can make a future that we envision for ourselves and our families. We have the capability to be who we want and do what we want, we have to just be willing to focus on it and work hard to achieve it. This was great thanks for sharing!
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Thanks, Lawrence, I am glad you understand the responsibility we have in creating the life we desire, sometimes people struggle embracing this fact.
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These are all lovely and inspirational. I guess it all boils down to believing in yourself, trying, making mistakes, and then keep going till you get where you want to go. Still, its always wonderful to hear great words from great people. Thank you.
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Yvonne,
Thanks for sharing.
It is often times people forget the history and what people have done, what they’ve accomplished.
And it is true that some people will as well get in your way for having the guts to pursue your dreams.Some are just to afraid to take risk, and some might not be in the positions to be.
Whatever it is, follow your gut, and however it turns out, have no shame and learn from it.
Christian LS
NitroSalesTeam
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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Anurag bhatt
Jul 3, 2015 at 1:02 pm
Thank u mam…..thanks for your wonderful words…..love it
Magda
Jun 12, 2015 at 2:04 pm
A very educative article Yvonne. We owe it to ourselves to bud out the best of ourselves. As you say, we should be ready to learn from others, life is full of lessons, we are all students of life. Thanks for sharing.
Yvonne Kariba
Jun 18, 2015 at 1:25 am
You are most welcome, Magda. I am glad you found this article enlightening and share my philosophy on life, we truly are life’s students and have a lot to learn from each other.
Tejaswi Khanna
Jun 10, 2015 at 1:16 am
Woke up to this article.and it’s marvelous. I loved the how projected these quotations into seeing the best in ourselves and create a better tomorrow. Thanks.
Yvonne Kariba
Jun 10, 2015 at 11:29 pm
You are most welcome, Tejaswi. We definitely have within us the power to create a better tomorrow for ourselves as well as others.
Yvonne Kariba
Jun 9, 2015 at 11:09 pm
Thanks for reading my article and sharing your insight, Christian. I truly believe that we should always follow our gut as far as pursuing our dreams and passion are concerned. Fear robs us of too much, a life of regret is a painful existence and a reminder of what could have been had we dared to dream and taken the risks.
Lawrence Berry
Jun 9, 2015 at 10:07 pm
This is great! I really like quote #1 and quote #4. Abraham Lincoln was absolutely correct in that the best way to predict the future is to create it. Like you said in the article, we cannot change the past, but we can make a future that we envision for ourselves and our families. We have the capability to be who we want and do what we want, we have to just be willing to focus on it and work hard to achieve it. This was great thanks for sharing!
Yvonne Kariba
Jun 9, 2015 at 10:12 pm
Thanks, Lawrence, I am glad you understand the responsibility we have in creating the life we desire, sometimes people struggle embracing this fact.
Laurie Stone
Jun 9, 2015 at 6:32 pm
These are all lovely and inspirational. I guess it all boils down to believing in yourself, trying, making mistakes, and then keep going till you get where you want to go. Still, its always wonderful to hear great words from great people. Thank you.
Yvonne Kariba
Jun 9, 2015 at 11:05 pm
Thanks for the kind words, Laurie. I am glad this article resonates with you.
Christian LS
Jun 9, 2015 at 12:54 am
Yvonne,
Thanks for sharing.
It is often times people forget the history and what people have done, what they’ve accomplished.
And it is true that some people will as well get in your way for having the guts to pursue your dreams.
Some are just to afraid to take risk, and some might not be in the positions to be.
Whatever it is, follow your gut, and however it turns out, have no shame and learn from it.
Christian LS
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