Al’s Quotes & Quips for June
“It is the greatest of all mistakes to do nothing because you can do only a little. Do what you can.” (Sydney Smith)
“Holding anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else, but you are the one who gets burned.”
“Perseverance is not a long race; it is many short races one after another.” (Walter Elliott, quoted in the Montreal Gazette)
“Be careful who you let influence you… it is the source of all your future decisions.” (Johnny Snellgrove)
“You’ve got to go out on a limb sometimes because that’s where the fruit is.” (Will Rogers, quoted in the Charlotte, N.C. Observer)
“Motivation is like food for the brain. You can’t get enough in one sitting. It needs continual and regular top ups.” (Peter Davies)
“Marriage resembles a pair of scissors, so joined that they can’t be separated; often moving in opposite directions, yet always punishing anyone who comes between them.” (Sydney Smith, quoted in the Fort Wayne, Ind., News-Sentinel)
“Every production of genius must be the production of enthusiasm.” (Benjamin Disraeli, quoted in Forbes.com)
“On your way to Wonderful, you’re going to have to pass through All Right, take a good look around and get used to it, ‘cause that may be as far as you’re going to go.” (Bill Withers)
“Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.” (John Wooden)
“It is our responsibilities, not ourselves, that we should take seriously.” (Peter Ustinov)
“The measure of achievement is not winning awards. It’s doing something that you appreciate, something you believe is worthwhile.” (Julia Child, quoted in Reader’s Digest)
“Hard work spotlights the character of people: Some turn up their sleeves… some turn up their noses… and some don’t turn up at all.” (Sam Ewing, quoted in Reader’s Digest)
“Grief is the price we pay for love.” (Queen Elizabeth II)
“There is a plan to this universe. There is a high intelligence, maybe even a purpose, but it’s given to us on the installment plan.” (Isaac Bashevis Singer, quoted in Conversations).
SEE YOU NEXT MONTH! God bless you!
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