Thursday, July 31, 2008

Norman Cousins on Impressions

If something comes to life in others because of you, then you have made an approach to immortality.

Norman Cousins


Source: brainyquote.com


In honor of Mary Lib

Kenji Miyazawa on Grief

We must embrace pain and burn it as fuel for our journey.

Kenji Miyazawa, writer


Source: quotegarden.com

Satchel Page on Wisdom

If a man can beat you, walk him.

Satchel Page

Source: baseball-almanac.com

Apply as needed.

Lou Brock on Self-Awareness

Show me a guy who's afraid to look bad, and I'll show you a guy you can beat every time.

Lou Brock

Source: 10ktruth.com

Oscar Hammerstein on Peace

Peace is a never-ending process, the work of many decisions.

Oscar Hammerstein II

Source: thinkexist.com

Louise Hay on Perspective

When there's a problem - and we all have problems, not all of us can deal with the world and war, but we can deal with our own problems - when a problem comes up, one of the best things to say is: All is well, everything is working out for my highest good, and out of this situation, this so-called problem, only good will come, and I am safe.

Louise Hay


Source: Tavis Smiley, PBS, March 25, 2008

Louise Hay on Forgiveness

We all have people we need to forgive, and that doesn't mean to condone poor behavior, but it's to release us from the bondage from what somebody has done to us.

Louise Hay

Source: Tavis Smiley, PBS, March 25, 2008

Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Fortune Cookie Wisdom

Doing what you like is freedom. Liking what you do is happiness.

Fortune Cookie

From New China Express in Westerville

Sunday, July 27, 2008

Eric Hoffer on Etiquette

Rudeness is the weak man's imitation of strength.

Eric Hoffer, writer

Source: quotegarden.com

Emily Post on Etiquette

Manners are a sensitive awareness of the feelings of others. If you have that awareness, you have good manners, no matter which fork you use.

Emily Post


Source: quotegarden.com

Woody Hayes on Human Relations

You win with people.

Woody Hayes
Football Coach
The Ohio State University

Go Bucks!


Barry Sanders on Self-Respect

Maybe a good rule in life is never become too important to do your own laundry.

Barry Sanders, running back Detroit Lions


Source: 10ktruth.com

Roger Caras on Dogs

For me a house or an apartment becomes a home when you add one set of four legs, a happy tail, and that indescribable measure of love that we call a dog.

Roger Caras


Source: dogquotations.com

J. R. Ackerley on Dogs

Dogs love company. They place it first in their short list of needs.

J.R. Ackerley, writer


Source: dogquotations.com

Good Advice

Friendship is delicate as a glass, once broken it can be fixed but there will always be cracks.

Author Unknown


Source: friendship.com.au